Official finding
What is publicly documented?
Official cause
pneumonia
Official manner
natural causes
Photo: as shown in " University of Santa Clara : A History" published in conjunction with the College's transition to a University in 1912. · Public domain · Source
Published profilePublic / notable person
Patrick William Riordan
August 27, 1841 – December 27, 1914 · Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, canon law jurist
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