Augustus Thébaud

1807–1885 (age 78)

Priest/Educator

Biography

Augustus Thébaud was a Jesuit priest whose life was woven into the burgeoning educational mission of Fordham University. Having devoted decades to the spiritual and intellectual formation of young men, he became a steady presence among the scholars and staff who labored to establish the institution's enduring reputation.

He remained a guiding mentor until his final days, leaving behind a legacy of thoughtful scholarship and devout service remembered by the Fordham community and those who rest near him in Fordham University Cemetery.