Nicholas Frederic Brady

Nicholas Frederic Brady
Duke of the Holy Roman Church
BornOctober 27, 1878
Albany, New York, United States
DiedMarch 27, 1930(1930-03-27) (aged 51)
New York City
BuriedWernersville, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s)Genevieve Garvan
FatherAnthony N. Brady
MotherMarcia Ann Myers
OccupationBusinessman

Nicholas Frederic Brady, Duke of the Holy Roman Church (October 27, 1878 – March 27, 1930) was a New York City businessman and philanthropist who was the first American to receive the Catholic honor, the Supreme Order of Christ. He was the holder of several papal honors, including being a papal duke ad personam (non-hereditary).[1]

  1. ^ "N.F. Brady Dies at 51 After Long Illness" (PDF). The New York Times. March 28, 1930. Retrieved October 5, 2014.