Charles John Seghers 1839-1886

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A dedicated Catholic Bishop who served vast territories across Vancouver Island and Alaska. Known as the "Apostle of Alaska," he spent years enduring brutal frontier conditions to establish missions before being tragically murdered by his guide while traveling the Yukon River.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1839 to 1886
• Born: Jan 1, 1839, Ghent, Belgium
• Died: Jan 1, 1886, Yukon River, Alaska

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30