Saint Peter Claver
Also known as: Pedro Claver Corberó; Slave of the Blacks; Slave of the Slaves
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 9
Born
June 25, 1581
Died
September 8, 1654
Canonized
15 January 1888 by Pope Leo XIII
Beatified
16 July 1850 by Pope Blessed Pius IX
Biography
Saint Peter Claver, also known as Pedro Claver Corberó, was born on 25 June 1581 in Verdu, Catalonia, Spain. He came from a humble background as the son of farmers but displayed exceptional academic ability. After completing his early education, he went on to study at the prestigious University of Barcelona. At the age of 20, Peter Claver joined the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits....
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