Father Damien

Religious Leader

Birthday January 3, 1840

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Belgium

DEATH DATE Apr 15, 1889 (49)

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About

Roman Catholic priest from Belgium who was known for his work with people with leprosy.

Before Fame

He arrived in Hawaii as a part of his mission in 1864.

Trivia

He was canonized and made a saint 120 years after he died of leprosy while trying to help those who suffered from it.

Family Life

His father was a Flemish corn merchant.

Associated With

He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1995.