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Baraga, Frederick, 1797-1868
Clergyman; born in Carniola, Austria, June 29, 1797; in 1830 determined to devote his life to the conversion of Indians in the United States; settled among the Ottawas in Michigan.
In 1856 he was appointed Bishop of Marquette.
In addition to translating prayer-books, hymn-books, catechisms, etc., into the Indian language, he wrote in German the History, character, manners, and customs of the North American Indians.
He died in Marquette, Mich., Jan. 19, 1868.