Nicholas Pieck
Franciscan friar and martyr
Born
August 29th, 1534
490 years ago
Died
1572
453 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1534, this individual became a Franciscan friar and later faced martyrdom for his faith. He dedicated life to the service of others and the teachings of Christianity during a tumultuous period in the Netherlands marked by religious conflict. The individual was arrested and executed due to steadfast adherence to religious beliefs, becoming a symbol of faith and sacrifice within the Christian community.
Martyrdom in the Netherlands
Service as a Franciscan friar
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