John of Sahagún
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John of Sahagún, OESA (Spanish: Juan de Sahagún), (c. 1430 – 11 June 1479) was a Spanish Augustinian friar and priest. He was a leading preacher of his day, and was known as a peacemaker and reconciler of enemies among the nobles and factions of Salamanca.[2] He was declared a saint by the Catholic Church in 1690 by Pope Alexander VIII.
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Born | c. 1430[1] Sahagún, Province of Leon, Crown of Castile |
Died | 11 June 1479(1479-06-11) (aged 48) Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Crown of Castile |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 1601, Rome by Pope Clement VIII |
Canonized | 16 October 1690, Rome by Pope Alexander VIII |
Major shrine | Old Cathedral, Salamanca, Spain |
Feast | 11 June |
Attributes | Chalice and host |
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