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Blessed Hugh Faringdon

Also known as: Hugh Cook; Hugh Farrington

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Nov

Born

In Faringdon, Berkshire, England as Hugh Cook

Died

15 November 1539 in Reading, Berkshire, England

Beatified

13 May 1895 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Hugh Faringdon, also known as Hugh Cook and Hugh Farrington, was born in Faringdon, Berkshire, England as Hugh Cook. Little is known about his early life and education, but he rose to prominence in the early 16th century as an influential figure within the Catholic Church in England.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1895-05-13 by 13 May 1895 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)
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