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Blessed George Douglas

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

9 September; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

Edinburgh, Scotland

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 9 September 1587 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed George Douglas, also known as Blessed George Douglas of Edinburgh, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is celebrated as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales. His exact date of birth is unknown, but it is believed to have taken place in the late 16th century.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

September 9November 22
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