Joseph Martinez
Joseph Martinez was a notable figure in the early 20th century, known for his Creole heritage and as the maternal grandfather of the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV. He lived in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, a historically rich area that has been a melting pot of diverse cultures, including African, Caribbean, and European influences. His family's migration to Chicago played a significant role in shaping the lineage of the first U.S.-born pope.
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Luxembourg:
Joseph Martinez is identified as the Haitian grandfather of Pope Leo XIV.
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Luxembourg:
Joseph Martinez is identified as the Haitian grandfather of Pope Leo XIV.
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Colombia:
Joseph Martínez was a Dominican resident in Louisiana.
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Italy:
Joseph Martinez is the grandfather of Robert Francis Prevost, a small landowner in New Orleans.
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Bulgaria:
Joseph Martinez is described in various records as 'black' or 'mulatto'.
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Bolivia:
Joseph Martínez was Mildred Agnes Martínez's father and identified as born in the Dominican Republic.
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Spain:
Joseph Martínez is the maternal grandfather of Pope León XIV.
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Spain:
Joseph Martínez is mentioned as the father of Mildred Martínez.
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United States:
Joseph Martinez is one of the pope's maternal grandparents.
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