Thomas Belchiam Saint

Venerable Thomas Belchiam (1508–1537) was an English Franciscan who died in Newgate Prison in the reign of Henry VIII. He is a Catholic martyr, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIII. The year of death is in question: the Victoria County History for Kent puts the events in 1534.

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Date of deathAugust 03, 1537
Place of death
England
TitleGreenwich Franciscan Martyr of England

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beatified by
Pope Leo XIII
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Catholic Church

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