Louis Beaulieu
French missionary, martyr, saint of the Catholic Church
About Louis Beaulieu
Lived 1840 – 1866 (aged 25). Louis Beaulieu was a French missionary and catholic priest.
Louis Beaulieu (8 October 1840, Langon – 8 March 1866) in Korea, was one of the priests of the Paris Foreign Missions Society who was among the 103 Korean Martyrs.
Beaulieu was ordinated on the 21 of May 1864, and left for Korea on 15 July. His mission proved very difficult, as the district he was assigned to prohibited the presence of foreigners, especially preachers. Beaulieu hid in the mountains for some time, but was ultimately arrested, judged, and decapitated on 8 March 1866.
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Who was Louis Beaulieu?
French missionary, martyr, saint of the Catholic Church (1840–1866)
When was Louis Beaulieu born?
Louis Beaulieu was born on 8 October 1840 in Langon.
When did Louis Beaulieu die?
Louis Beaulieu died on 7 March 1866 in Joseon.
What was Louis Beaulieu's occupation?
Louis Beaulieu was a missionary and catholic priest.
What nationality was Louis Beaulieu?
Louis Beaulieu was French.
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