Blessed William Browne
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
5-Sep
Born
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Died
Hanged, drawn and quartered on 5 September 1605 at Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed William Browne, born in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, was a faithful layman who served in the household of nobleman Thomas Darcy during the 16th century. He is also known by the name "Blessed William Browne," and his unwavering love for the Catholic Faith and the Church made him an inspirational figure.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
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