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Blessed William Thomson

Also known as: William Thompson; William Blackburn

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 20

Died

April 1, 20

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed William Thomson, also known as William Thompson or William Blackburn, was born around 1560 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. He studied at the English College in Rheims, France, where he received his education and training for the priesthood.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

April 20October 29November 22
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