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Blessed John Talbot

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8 September; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

In Thornton-le-Street, North Yorkshire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 9 August 1600 at Durham, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed John Talbot, also known as Blessed John Talbot of Thornton-le-Street, was a married layman who lived during a period of government persecution of Catholics in England. He was born in Thornton-le-Street, North Yorkshire, England, and little is known about his early life.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

September 8November 22
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