Blessed Francisco Calvo Burillo
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 2
Born
November 21, 1881
Died
August 1, 2
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Francisco Calvo Burillo was born on 21 November 1881 in Hijár, Teruel, Spain. He was a member of the Dominican Order and was professed in the Order on 5 April 1898. Francisco pursued his studies at the Dominican convents of Padron and Corias in Asturias, Spain. Later on, he continued his education at the university in Barcelona.