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2000 years of Catholic tradition state that Peter was crucified upside down in Rome under orders of Roman Emperor Nero. He did not feel he was worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus so requested that the soldiers crucify him head down. Even most non-Catholic theologians agree that Peter was crucified in Rome about AD 64 but the evidence that he was crucified upside down is weak and is based on tradition passed down by the early Church fathers. For more information please click on this link.

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Where is the location of St Peter crucifixion?

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How did St. Peter become a martyr?

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How was the first martyr?

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Was Simon Peter there when Jesus was crucified?

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Was the first pope of Rome murdered?

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What remarkable events occurred in Saint Peter's life?

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When did the first pope in Italy die?

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In what year did St Peter pass away?

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