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Studied at New College, Oxford, England. Schoolmaster. Refused to accept King Henry VIII‘s authority in spiritual matters. Martyred with Blessed John Bodey.
Born
- at Manston, Dorsetshire, England
- hanged, drawn, and quartered on 2 November 1583 at Winchester, England
- 8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
- if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed John, contact
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
39 Eccleston Square
London SW1V 1BX, UNITED KINGDOM
Additional Information
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- For All The Saints
- Hagiography Circle
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints