Jean-Baptiste-Irénée Callot


Jean-Baptiste-Irénée Callot was a French Roman Catholic priest. He served as the first Bishop of Oran in Oran, French Algeria from 1867 to 1875.

Early life

Jean-Baptiste-Irénée Callot was born on November 23, 1814 in Beaujeu, Rhône, France.

Vocation

Callot was a Professor of Theology at the University of Lyon.
Callot was appointed as the vicar of the Saint Irenaeus Church in Lyon in 1856. He served as the first Bishop of Oran in Oran, French Algeria from 1867 to 1875.

Death

Callot died on November 1, 1875 in Beaujeu, France.