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Blessed Thomas Hunt

Also known as: Thomas Benstead

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11 July; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

C.1573 in Norfolk, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 11 July 1600 at Lincoln, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Thomas Hunt, also known as Thomas Benstead, was born around 1573 in Norfolk, England. He dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and pursued his education at esteemed institutions. Thomas studied at the Royal College of Saint Alban in Valladolid, Spain, where he gained a deep understanding of theology and spirituality.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

July 11November 22
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