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Saint Peter Nolasco (1189-1256), Pere Nolasc in Catalan, Pierre Nolasque in French and Pedro Nolascoin Spanish, is a Catholic saint, born at Mas-des-Saintes-Puelles, Languedoc, today's France, although some historians claim he was born in Barcelona (see Encyclopedia Britannica).
It is clear is that he was in Barcelona when he was a teenager, became part of an army fighting the Moors in the Iberian peninsula, and was appointed tutor to the young king, James I of Aragon. In 1218 he formed a congregation of men that became th Royal and Military Order of our Lady of Mercy of the Redemption of the Captives with approval by Pope Gregory IX in 1230.
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What is the birth name of Nuno Nolasco?
Nuno Nolasco's birth name is Nuno Maria de Oliveira Nolasco.
Is there a mausoleum of Saint Peter?
There is a tomb of Saint Peter under the basilica that bears his name in the Vatican.
What is the name of the square in Vatican City?
Saint Peter's Square in front of Saint Peter's Basilica.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Peter Claver Parish?
Saint Peter Claver is the patron of the parish that carries his name. Surprise!
What is Amaury Nolasco's birthday?
Amaury Nolasco is 47 years old (birthdate: December 24, 1970).
Who is Saint Peters father?
Saint Peter's father was named Jonas and he was a fisherman in Bethsaida.
Who was Saint Peter married to?
The name of St. Peter's wife is not known.
What are Saint Peter's mother's and father's names?
Saint Peter's father was Jonah (or Jona) but the name of his mother is unknown.
Which saint's original name was Simon?
Saint Peter was originally named Simon.
What is Saint Peter's full name?
Saint Peter's full name is Simon Peter.
What was the name of Saint Peter's religious order?
Peter was not a member of a religious order.
How did Saint Peter's Square get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
