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233 Spanish Martyrs
The 233 Spanish Martyrs, also referred to as The Martyrs of Valencia or Jose Aparico Sanz and 232 Companions, were a group of martyrs from the Spanish Civil War, who were beatified ...
The 233 Spanish Martyrs, also referred to as The Martyrs of Valencia or Jose Aparico Sanz and 232 Companions, were a group of martyrs from the Spanish Civil War, who were beatified ...
498 Spanish Martyrs
The 498 Spanish Martyrs refers to 498 martyrs from the Spanish Civil War, the greatest numbers of persons ever beatified in the Church's 2000-year history, who were beatified by the Roman Cathol...
The 498 Spanish Martyrs refers to 498 martyrs from the Spanish Civil War, the greatest numbers of persons ever beatified in the Church's 2000-year history, who were beatified by the Roman Cathol...
Achilleus Kewanuka
Saint Achilleus Kewanuka, also known as Achileo Kiwanuka or Achilles Kiwanuka (1869 - June 3, 1886), was a Ugandan Roman Catholic revered as a saint in his church.
Saint Achilleus Kewanuka, also known as Achileo Kiwanuka or Achilles Kiwanuka (1869 - June 3, 1886), was a Ugandan Roman Catholic revered as a saint in his church.
Ambrosio Kibuuka
Ambrosio Kibuuka (1868 - June 3, 1886) was a Ugandan Roman Catholic martyred for his faith.
Ambrosio Kibuuka (1868 - June 3, 1886) was a Ugandan Roman Catholic martyred for his faith.
Astyanax
In Greek mythology, Astyanax (; Ancient Greek: Ἀστυάναξ - Astyánax, gen.: Ἀστυάνακτος) was the son of Hector, Crown Prince of Troy and Princess Andromache of Cilician Thebe.
In Greek mythology, Astyanax (; Ancient Greek: Ἀστυάναξ - Astyánax, gen.: Ἀστυάνακτος) was the son of Hector, Crown Prince of Troy and Princess Andromache of Cilician Thebe.
Atefah Sahaaleh
Atefeh Rajabi Sahaaleh (عاطفه رجبی سهاله; – 1988 - August 15, 2004) was a 16-year-old Mazandarani Iranian girl from the town of Neka, Iran who was executed a week after being sentenced to ...
Atefeh Rajabi Sahaaleh (عاطفه رجبی سهاله; – 1988 - August 15, 2004) was a 16-year-old Mazandarani Iranian girl from the town of Neka, Iran who was executed a week after being sentenced to ...
Conradin
Conrad, called the Younger or the Boy, but usually known by the diminutive Conradin, was the Duke of Swabia, King of Jerusalem, and King of Sicily.
Conrad, called the Younger or the Boy, but usually known by the diminutive Conradin, was the Duke of Swabia, King of Jerusalem, and King of Sicily.
George Stinney
George Junius Stinney Jr. (October 21, 1929 – June 16, 1944) was, at age 14, the youngest person executed in the United States in the 20th century.
George Junius Stinney Jr. (October 21, 1929 – June 16, 1944) was, at age 14, the youngest person executed in the United States in the 20th century.
Gävle Boy
The so called Gävle Boy, which was the nickname for Johan Johansson Griis, (1663-November 1676), was a young Swedish boy remembered for being a witness in witch trials and for bearing the la...
The so called Gävle Boy, which was the nickname for Johan Johansson Griis, (1663-November 1676), was a young Swedish boy remembered for being a witness in witch trials and for bearing the la...
Hannah Ocuish
Hannah Ocuish was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, Connecticut.
Hannah Ocuish was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, Connecticut.
Haqiqat Rai
Haqiqat Rai Puri, commonly known as Haqiqat Rai, was born at Sialkot to Durga and Bhag Mal, Khatris of the Puri subcaste.
Haqiqat Rai Puri, commonly known as Haqiqat Rai, was born at Sialkot to Durga and Bhag Mal, Khatris of the Puri subcaste.
Helmuth Hübener
Helmuth Günther Hübener, (8 January 1925 – 27 October 1942), was one of the youngest opponents of the Third Reich to be sentenced to death by the Volksgerichtshof and executed.
Helmuth Günther Hübener, (8 January 1925 – 27 October 1942), was one of the youngest opponents of the Third Reich to be sentenced to death by the Volksgerichtshof and executed.
José Sánchez del Río
Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Río was a young Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith.
Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Río was a young Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith.
Kosheh Martyrs
The Kosheh Martyrs are the victims of a massacre of 21 Coptic Christians in el-Kosheh village in Upper Egypt, located 450 kilometers south of Cairo, on Sunday January 2, 2000.
The Kosheh Martyrs are the victims of a massacre of 21 Coptic Christians in el-Kosheh village in Upper Egypt, located 450 kilometers south of Cairo, on Sunday January 2, 2000.
Kosheh Massacres
The Kosheh Martyrs are the victims of a massacre of 21 Coptic Christians in el-Kosheh village in Upper Egypt, located 450 kilometers south of Cairo, on Sunday January 2, 2000.
The Kosheh Martyrs are the victims of a massacre of 21 Coptic Christians in el-Kosheh village in Upper Egypt, located 450 kilometers south of Cairo, on Sunday January 2, 2000.
Leonard Shockley
Leonard Melvin Shockley (1941 or 1942 – April 10, 1959) was a juvenile executed in the United States for a murder committed when he was under the age of 18.
Leonard Melvin Shockley (1941 or 1942 – April 10, 1959) was a juvenile executed in the United States for a murder committed when he was under the age of 18.
Martyr Saints of China
The Martyr Saints of China, or Augustine Zhao Rong and his 119 companions, are saints of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Martyr Saints of China, or Augustine Zhao Rong and his 119 companions, are saints of the Roman Catholic Church.
Martyrs of Japan
The Martyrs of Japan were Christians who were persecuted for their faith in Japan, mostly during the 17th century.
The Martyrs of Japan were Christians who were persecuted for their faith in Japan, mostly during the 17th century.
Martyrs of Thailand
The Martyrs of Thailand are seven Roman Catholic Thais executed in Songkhon, Thailand in December 1940 by local police forces.
The Martyrs of Thailand are seven Roman Catholic Thais executed in Songkhon, Thailand in December 1940 by local police forces.
Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War is the name given by the Catholic Church to the people who were killed by Republicans during the war because of the nature of their faith.
Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War is the name given by the Catholic Church to the people who were killed by Republicans during the war because of the nature of their faith.
Peter Yu Tae-chol
Saint Peter Yu Tae-chol (유대철 베드로) (c.
Saint Peter Yu Tae-chol (유대철 베드로) (c.
Polydorus (son of Astyanax)
Polydorus or Polydore was the son of Astyanax, prince of Troy.
Polydorus or Polydore was the son of Astyanax, prince of Troy.
Sahibzada Zorawar Singh
Sahibzada Zorawar Singh was the third of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons.
Sahibzada Zorawar Singh was the third of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons.
Saint Kizito
Saint Kizito (1872 - June 3, 1886) was one of the Martyrs of Uganda.
Saint Kizito (1872 - June 3, 1886) was one of the Martyrs of Uganda.
Sasha Filippov
Sasha Filippov (Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович (Са́ша) Фили́ппов; June 26, 1925, Stalingrad - December 23, 1942, Stalingrad) was a spy for the Red Army during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Sasha Filippov (Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович (Са́ша) Фили́ппов; June 26, 1925, Stalingrad - December 23, 1942, Stalingrad) was a spy for the Red Army during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan
The Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan refers to a group of Christians who were executed by crucifixion on February 5, 1597 at Nagasaki.
The Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan refers to a group of Christians who were executed by crucifixion on February 5, 1597 at Nagasaki.
Uganda Martyrs
The Uganda Martyrs were Christian converts who were murdered for their faith in the historical kingdom of Buganda, now part of Uganda.
The Uganda Martyrs were Christian converts who were murdered for their faith in the historical kingdom of Buganda, now part of Uganda.
Vietnamese Martyrs
The Vietnamese Martyrs, also known as the Martyrs of Tonkin, Martyrs of Annam, Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, or Martyrs of Indochina, are saints on the Roman Catholic calenda...
The Vietnamese Martyrs, also known as the Martyrs of Tonkin, Martyrs of Annam, Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, or Martyrs of Indochina, are saints on the Roman Catholic calenda...
Virginia Christian
Virginia Christian (15 August 1895 – 16 August 1912) was the first female executed in the 20th century in the state of Virginia, and a juvenile offender executed in the United States.
Virginia Christian (15 August 1895 – 16 August 1912) was the first female executed in the 20th century in the state of Virginia, and a juvenile offender executed in the United States.
Wiremu Kingi Maketu
Wiremu Kingi Maketu was a New Zealand farmworker and murderer.
Wiremu Kingi Maketu was a New Zealand farmworker and murderer.
Yaoya Oshichi
Yaoya Oshichi, literally "greengrocer Oshichi", was a daughter of the greengrocer Tarobei.
Yaoya Oshichi, literally "greengrocer Oshichi", was a daughter of the greengrocer Tarobei.
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