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Blessed Francis Taylor
Blessed Francis Taylor

Blessed Francis Taylor

Also known as: Francis Tailler; Proinsias Táilliúir

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 30

Died

January 30, 1621

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Biography

Blessed Francis Taylor, also known as Francis Tailler and Proinsias Táilliúir, was born around 1550 in Dublin, Ireland. He was born into the local nobility, the son of Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Golding. Francis was married and had six children, leading a life as a layman.