George Douglas
Catholic martyer, died 1587
About George Douglas
Lived 1540 – 1587 (aged 46–47).
George Douglas (c. 1540 – 1587) was one of the Eighty-five martyrs of England and Wales.
Life Born in Edinburgh, he was originally a teacher by profession. His family were from Bonjedward near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. in Notre Dame de Paris in 1574 - possibly at the testimonial of Mary, Queen of Scots. Captured and found guilty in York of 'persuading the Queen's subjects away' from Protestantism, he was hung, drawn and quartered at York on 9 September 1587.
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 22 November 1987.
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Catholic martyer, died 1587
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George Douglas was born in 1540.
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· DBpedia: George Douglas (martyr)
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