James Oliver Van de Velde
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James Oliver Van de Velde (1795 - 1855) was a U.S. (Belgian-born) Catholic bishop. He served as the second Roman Catholic Bishop of Chicago between 1849 and 1853. in 1853, he was transferred to Natchez, Mississippi and became bishop of the Diocese of Natchez, where he served until his death.
| Preceded by William Quarter |
Bishop of Chicago 1849–1853 |
Succeeded by Anthony O'Regan |
| Preceded by John Mary Joseph Chanche |
Bishop of Natchez 1853–1855 |
Succeeded by William Henry Elder |
