Blessed Hugh Faringdon Biography
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Profile. Born: N/A in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 15 November 1539 in Reading, Berkshire, England. Feast Day is celebrated on November 15.
Bl. Hugh Faringdon Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | The United Kingdom in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Monks |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | England |
| Date of Death | 15 November 1539 |
| Place of Death | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Feast Day | November 15 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Leo XIII on 13 May 1895 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Bl. Hugh Faringdon Biography
Bl. Hugh Faringdon was an Abbot in Reading, England in 1520 AD. Royal chaplain, member of Parliament and close friend of King Henry VIII. When he split with Rome and ordered the dissolution of religious houses, Hugh refused to surrender his abbey. He was convicted and murdered.
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