John Larkin (Jesuit)

John Larkin SJ
Born(1801-02-02)February 2, 1801
Ravensworth, England
DiedDecember 11, 1858(1858-12-11) (aged 57)
New York City, United States of America
Known forFounder of Xavier High School
Sixth President of Fordham University
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John Larkin SJ (1801–1858) was a Jesuit priest, born in England, who settled in New York City. There he founded the College of St. Francis Xavier (now Xavier High School) and became president of St John's College (now Fordham University).

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