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Blessed Lawrence Richardson

Also known as: Lawrence Johnson; Laurence Richardson

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30 May; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 1 December as one of the Martyrs of Oxford University

Born

Great Crosby, County Lancaster, England

Died

Hanged on 30 May 1582 at Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

26 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Lawrence Richardson, also known as Lawrence Johnson or Laurence Richardson, was born in Great Crosby, County Lancaster, England, to an ancient landed family renowned for its piety. He received his education at Brasenose College, Oxford, where he displayed great intellect and a deep interest in matters of faith.

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