- Born
- Died
- Birth nameTheodore Martin Hesburgh
- Nickname
- Father Ted
- Theodore Hesburgh was born on May 25, 1917 in Syracuse, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Rudy (1993), C-SPAN Live (1979) and A Parliament of Souls (1994). He died on February 26, 2015 in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
- Is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as having the most honorary degrees with 150.
- Served as president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to1987.
- Fr. Ted has been retired as President since 1988, however he still plays an active role at Notre Dame.
- Pictured on a USA nondenominated commemorative postage stamp issued 1 September 2017. Price on day of issue was 49¢. Issued in panes of 20 stamps and coils of 50 stamps.
- The happiest day of my life was when I was ordained a Catholic priest.
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