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Blessed John Buoni
Blessed John Buoni

Blessed John Buoni

Also known as: John Bonus; John Good; John the Good; Giovanni Bono

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Oct

Born

1168 in Mantua, Italy

Died

1249 in Mantua, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

1483 by Pope Sixtus IV (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed John Buoni, also known as John Bonus, John Good, John the Good, and Giovanni Bono, was born in 1168 in Mantua, Italy. In his youth, he lived a frivolous life as a jester in the Italian courts, indulging in wild living and carefree behavior. However, his life took a turn after a severe illness in 1208, which brought him to the edge of death.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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