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Blessed Richard Featherstone

Also known as: Richard Fetherston

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 30

Died

July 1, 30

Beatified

29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII

Biography

Blessed Richard Featherstone, also known as Richard Fetherston, was born in England and is venerated as a Catholic martyr. He received his education at the prestigious University of Cambridge in England. Known for his intelligence and dedication, Featherstone became a tutor to Princess Mary Tutor during his career. His role as a tutor allowed him to use his scholarly knowledge to educate the princess, who later became Queen Mary I of England.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1886-12-29 by 29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII
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