Margaret Clitherow
English martyr and saint of Roman Catholic Church (1555-1586) · Died at 31
Margaret Clitherow was an English Catholic recusant known as The Pearl of York. She was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea to the charge of harbouring Catholic priests. She was canonised in 1970 by Pope Paul VI.
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A typical day, 30 days to 18 September 2026
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About this person
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1555 to 1586 · aged 31