William Gunter
Roman Catholic priest who was martyred during the persecutions under Queen Elizabeth I
About William Gunter
William Gunter (died 28 August 1588) was a Roman Catholic priest who was martyred under Queen Elizabeth I during the aftermath of the Spanish Armada, and is one of the One Hundred and Seven Martyrs of England and Wales.
He was beatified in 1929 by Pope Pius XI.
History William Gunter was from Raglan in Monmouthshire. He studied in Reims, France, where he was ordained in 1587.
He was martyred in Lincoln's Inn Fields on 28 August 1588 under the persecutions of Queen Elizabeth I.
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Who was William Gunter?
Roman Catholic priest who was martyred during the persecutions under Queen Elizabeth I
When was William Gunter born?
William Gunter was born in Monmouthshire, Raglan, Monmouthshire.
When did William Gunter die?
William Gunter died on 28 August 1588.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gunter (martyr)
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