He was born about the year 1 A.D. in Bethsaida, Galilee, as Simon Barjonah.
When old enough he joined the family fishing business.
About the year 30 he became an apostle of Our Lord.
About the year 33 he was appointed by Jesus to be head of the church and his name was changed to Peter.
About the year 67 he was crucified upside down in Rome.
Saint Peters Churchyard was created in 1698.
Rome, Italy
Christina Peters has written: 'Tell me who I am before I die' -- subject(s): Biography, Multiple personality
Victor Peters has written: 'Nestor Makhno' -- subject(s): Anarchism and anarchists, Biography, History
Bruno Peters has written: 'Berliner Freimaurer' -- subject(s): Biography, Freemasonry, Freemasons, History
For a biography of Saint Nina, click on this link.
Saint Andrew was the brother of Saint Simon Peter.
For a lengthy biography of Saint Vincent de Paul, click on this link to the Catholic Encyclopedia
Catherine Peters has written: 'The King of Inventors' -- subject(s): Biography, English Novelists, Novelists, English 'Hats'
Roberta Peters has written: 'Elementary I Ching' 'A debut at the Met' -- subject(s): Singers, Biography 'Elementary Tarot'
Benedikt Peters has written: 'Gandhi, der politische Avatar' -- subject(s): Biography, History, Nationalists, Statesmen
Saint Pierre (St. Peter's what?)