Patrick Henry Cronin

1846–1889 (age 43)

Physician

Biography

Patrick Henry Cronin served Chicago as a physician committed to improving medical care and public health during a time of rapid urban growth.

He devoted himself to advancing scientific practice and compassionate treatment for families throughout the city, and his life is commemorated at Calvary Cemetery.

Also buried at Calvary Cemetery

Auguste Chouteau
1749–1825 (age 76)
Calvary Cemetery
Auguste Chouteau was a French-American fur trader and co-founder of St. Louis who became one of the most influential mer...
Pierre Chouteau Jr.
1789–1865 (age 76)
Calvary Cemetery
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John Baptiste Charles Lucas
1758–1842 (age 84)
Calvary Cemetery
John Baptiste Charles Lucas (1758-1842) was a French-born politician and judge in Missouri.
Dan Bryant
1833–1875 (age 42)
Calvary Cemetery
Dan Bryant was an American entertainer and member of the famous Bryant's Minstrels theatrical troupe.
Lorenzo Da Ponte
1749–1838 (age 89)
Calvary Cemetery
Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian librettist and poet best known for his collaborations with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
John Mullanphy
1758–1833 (age 75)
Calvary Cemetery
John Mullanphy (1758-1833) was an Irish-born St. Louis merchant and philanthropist.

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Laurel Hill Cemetery
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