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Execution of Thomas Atkinson

When
1616
Where
Unspecified
Episodes
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Thomas Atkinson, an English Roman Catholic priest born around 1546, died on 11 March 1616. He is recognized as a Catholic martyr who was beatified in 1987.

Episodes

  1. 11 March 1616 · UnspecifiedDeath of Thomas Atkinson

    Thomas Atkinson died on 11 March 1616 and is recognized as a Catholic martyr beatified in 1987.

Background and detail

Background. Thomas Atkinson was born in the East Riding of Yorkshire around 1546. He was ordained a priest at Reims and returned to England in 1588, where he became known for visiting poor Catholics.

Death and Martyrdom. Atkinson died on 11 March 1616. He is identified as a Catholic martyr and was beatified in 1987. The specific location and method of his execution are not detailed in the supplied passages.

People involved

Sources

  1. Thomas Atkinson (priest) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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