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
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.