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Blessed Edward Campion

Also known as: Gerard Edward

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Oct

Born

In Ludlow, Shropshire, England as Gerard Edward

Died

1 October 1588 in Canterbury, Kent, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Edward Campion, also known as Gerard Edward, was born in Ludlow, Shropshire, England as Gerard Edward. Little is known about his early life and family background. He enrolled at Jesus College, Oxford, in England, where he pursued his education. However, due to his strong Catholic faith, he refused to take the oath acknowledging Queen Elizabeth I as the head of Christianity in England, and as a result, he did not graduate.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
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