Historical FigureMale
Fidelis z Sigmaringen
1577 – 1622
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryFidelis of Sigmaringen, O.F.M. Cap. was a German Capuchin friar who was involved in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. He was martyred by his opponents at Seewis im Prättigau, now part of Switzerland. Fidelis was canonized in 1746.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 1, 1577
Sigmaringen
Date of death
April 24, 1622
Seewis im Prättigau
Citizenship
Germany · Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
Occupations & fields
regular priestCatholic priestphilosopherjuristlawyermissionary
- Field and occupation
- nemecký právnik, katolícky kňaz, kapucín a mučeník
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