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Blessed John Speed

Also known as: John Spence; one of the Martyrs of England and Wales; one of the Durham Martyrs

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

4-Feb

Born

At Durham, England

Died

4 February 1594 at Durham, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed John Speed, also known as John Spence, was a layman and one of the Martyrs of England and Wales, specifically one of the Durham Martyrs. He was born in Durham, England, and dedicated his life to the Catholic faith during a tumultuous period in English history.

Cause for Canonization

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