Blessed John Hewett

Also known as: John Hewitt; John Weldon; John Savell

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Oct

Born

At York, North Yorkshire, England

Died

Hanged on 5 October 1588 at Mile End Green, London, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed John Hewett, also known as John Hewitt, John Weldon, and John Savell, was born in York, North Yorkshire, England. He was the son of a draper and received his education at Caius College, Cambridge.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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