Blessed William Filby

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30 May; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 1 December as one of the Martyrs of Oxford University

Born

C.1557 in Oxfordshire, England

Died

Hanged on 30 May 1582 at Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

26 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed William Filby, also known as Blessed William Filby of Oxfordshire, was born around 1557 in Oxfordshire, England. He received an excellent education at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he distinguished himself as a bright and diligent student.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1886-12-26 by 26 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Feast Days

May 30 October 29 December 1

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