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Blessed Hugh Green
Blessed Hugh Green

Blessed Hugh Green

Also known as: Ferdinand Brooke

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19 August; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

London, England

Died

Hanged on 19 August 1642 at Dorchester, Dorset, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Hugh Green, also known as Ferdinand Brooke, was born in London, England, and was educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was a brilliant scholar, known for his intellectual prowess and accomplishments.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

August 19October 29

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