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Ambrose Coleman
b. 1858
An Anglo-Irish Dominican priest and writer, he is best remembered for historical and religious works that reached readers on both sides of the Atlantic. His writing on Ireland, church history, and the Philippines helped preserve stories that might otherwise have faded from view.
1 Audiobook
The Friars in the Philippines
by Ambrose Coleman
About the author
Born in Leeds on July 18, 1858, and later known as an Anglo-Irish Dominican, Ambrose Coleman wrote widely on Catholic and historical subjects. Records connected with his work identify him as the author of The Friars in the Philippines and as a contributor to the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia.
His books and articles show a strong interest in Dominican history, Ireland, and the wider Catholic world. He is also linked with The Ancient Dominican Foundations in Ireland, a work valued by readers interested in Irish religious history.
Coleman died on March 13, 1942. A clear, verified portrait could not be confirmed from the sources available here, so no profile image is included.