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Blessed Thomas Somers

Also known as: Thomas Wilson

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

10 December; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

Skelsmergh, Westmoreland, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 10 December 1610 at Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Thomas Somers, also known as Thomas Wilson, was a dedicated schoolmaster, seminarian, and priest who made significant contributions to the Catholic faith in England during a time of intense persecution. He was born in Skelsmergh, Westmoreland, England, but his exact birth date is unknown.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

December 10October 29
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