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Archbishop Placide Chapelle

Catholic archbishop involved in Philippine church negotiations.

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Also known as Archbishop Chapelle

First appearance: xi a trip to rome

Archbishop Placide Chapelle shows up with force in VI: A Strange Environment. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cabled President McKinley criticizing the Commission's decision on Friar lands; also attempted to arrange a meeting between Aguinaldo and Taft.
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Archbishop Placide Chapelle first appears in 0013 xi a trip to rome.

In VI: A Strange Environment: Cabled President McKinley criticizing the Commission's decision on Friar lands; also attempted to arrange a meeting between Aguinaldo and Taft.

Later, in Secretary of War: Former Archbishop of Manila, dines with the Tafts in New Orleans.

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GAGeneral Arthur…WHWilliam Howard…ERElihu RootEAEmilio AguinaldoWJWilliam Jennin…APArchbishop Placide C…

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  • Philippine-American War Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Philippine Colonial Network

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