Didacus of Alcalá

Deceased Person

1400 – 1463

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Who was Didacus of Alcalá?

Didacus of Alcalá, also known as Diego de San Nicolás, was a Spanish lay brother of the Order of Friars Minor who served as among the first group of missionaries to the newly conquered Canary Islands. He died at Alcalá de Henares on 12 November 1463, and is now honored by the Catholic Church as a saint.

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Born
1400
San Nicolás del Puerto
Also known as
  • Didacus of Alcala
Nationality
  • Spain
Died
Nov 12, 1463
Alcalá de Henares

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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