Peter Canisius
(1521-1597)

Dutch, Jesuit priest, Doctor of the Church, Roman Catholic saint – Peter Canisius was born in Nijmegen (City and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands) on May 8th, 1521 and died in Fribourg (Capital of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland) on December 21st, 1597 at the age of 76. Today Peter Canisius would be 502 years old.

Age

how old was Peter Canisius when he died?

Peter Canisius died in 1597 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 8th, 1521 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Nijmegen City and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Death Date	December 21st, 1597 (Sunday)
Death place	Fribourg Capital of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Peter Canisius

Birthday

When was Peter Canisius born?

Peter Canisius was born on May 8th, 1521.

Death

When did Peter Canisius die?

Peter Canisius died on December 21st, 1597 at the age of 76 in Fribourg (Capital of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland). Today Peter Canisius would be 502 years old.