About Antonius of Weert
Lived 1523 – 1572 (aged 48–49). Antonius of Weert was a catholic priest.
Anthony of Weert was a Franciscan friar and priest who was martyred during the Dutch Revolt. Eighteen other men were martyred alongside him; they are known as the Martyrs of Gorkum.
The Martyrs of Gorkum were all beatified in 1675 and then canonised by Pope Pius IX in 1867. The martyrs share a feast day on 9 July.
History Anthony of Weert was a Franciscan friar and priest who belonged to the Convent of Gorcum.
Anthony was taken by Calvinists alongside 18 other individuals, 11 of those were his Franciscan brothers. On 9 July 1572, they were martyred.
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Who was Antonius of Weert?
Franciscan friar and priest (1523–1572)
When was Antonius of Weert born?
Antonius of Weert was born in 1523 in Weert.
When did Antonius of Weert die?
Antonius of Weert died in 1572 in Brielle.
What was Antonius of Weert's occupation?
Antonius of Weert was a catholic priest.
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