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Blessed John Shert

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

28 May; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 1 December as one of the Martyrs of Oxford University

Born

At Shert Hall, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Beatified

29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed John Shert, also known as John Curson or John Thacker, was born in Shert Hall, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Little is known about his early life, but it is recorded that he was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, graduating in 1566. After completing his studies, he worked as a schoolmaster in London, England.


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