John Stariha, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Catholic bishop
Date of Birth: 12-May-1845
Date of Death: 28-Nov-1915
Profession: Catholic priest
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John Stariha
- John Stariha (May 12, 1845 – November 28, 1915), born as Janez Stariha, was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead, South Dakota later the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City. Born in Semic, Austrian Empire (now southeastern Slovenia), Stariha was ordained to the priesthood on September 19, 1869.
- On September 2, 1902, Pope Leo XIII appointed Stariha the first bishop of the Lead Diocese and he was ordained bishop on October 28, 1902, resigning on March 29, 1909.
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