Keith O'Brien
British catholic cardinal (1938–2018)
1938 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
British catholic cardinal (1938–2018)
Born
March 17, 1938
Died
2018 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
United KingdomBorn in BallycastleDied in Newcastle upon Tyne
1938
Born in Ballycastle (1938-03-17)
1985
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh (1985–2013)
1996
Positionapostolic administrator (1996–1999)
2003
Positioncardinal
2018
Died in Newcastle upon Tyne
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keith O'Brien?+
Keith O'Brien is British catholic cardinal (1938–2018). Born in 1938.
What does the name Keith mean?+
The name Keith means "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is of English origin.
When was Keith O'Brien born?+
Keith O'Brien was born on March 17, 1938.
When did Keith O'Brien die?+
Keith O'Brien died in 2018, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).
The name Keith is of English origin, meaning "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Keith — March 17, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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