Aloysius Maria Benziger
Swiss bishop (1864-1942)
Aloysius Maria Benziger (also known as Alois Benziger; 1864 – 1942) was a Swiss Catholic prelate, pioneer missionary, and Carmelite Father. He served as the Bishop of Quilon, Titular Bishop of Tabae, and Titular Archbishop of Antinoë.
Early years and Formation
Aloysius Maria Benziger was born in Einsiedeln, Switzerland on January 31, 1864. His father was a distinguished citizen of the Swiss republic, a major in the army and the owner of a publishing house. His mother, Anna Maria née Koch, originally from Boswil, was the daughter of a farmer, and she had six children, of whom four were sons and two daughters. Benziger's first name was Adelrich and Benziger was his family name. When he joined the Carmelite first order, he took the name Aloysius Maria Benziger. Benziger went to primary school in Einsiedeln and then spent two years at the Benedictine abbey school. On the death of his elder brother, Louis Benziger, destined to take over the family business, in 1878, his father sent him to a business school in Frankfurt. Additionally, he took private lessons in theology and history from Johannes Janssen, a priest and historian.
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