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Blessed Thomas Watkinson

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

31 May; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

In Menthorpe, North Yorkshire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn and quartered on 31 May 1591 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Thomas Watkinson, also known as Thomas Atkinson, was a devout Catholic layman and family man who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England. Born in Menthorpe, North Yorkshire, England, little is known about his early life and background.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

May 31November 22
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