Edward Oldcorne
Edward Oldcorne alias Hall (1561 – 7 April 1606) was an English Jesuit priest. He was known to people who knew of the Gunpowder Plot to destroy the Parliament of England and kill King James I; and although his involvement is unclear, he was caught up in the subsequent investigation. He is a Roman Catholic martyr and was beatified in 1929.
Blessed Edward Oldcorne SJ | |
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Flemish engraving of Edward Oldcorne (1561–1606), English Jesuit priest. | |
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| Born | c. 1561 York, North Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 7 April 1606 (aged 44 - 45) Red Hill, Worcester, Worcestershire, England |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI |
| Feast | 7 April |
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