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Louis Bertrand

Spanish saint
Louis Bertrand, OP was a Spanish Dominican friar who preached in South America during the 16th century, and is known as the "Apostle to the Americas". He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Wikipedia
Born: January 1, 1526, Valencia, Spain
Died: October 9, 1581 (age 55 years), Valencia, Spain
Attributes: A chalice containing a snake
Canonized: 12 April 1671, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Clement X
Patronage: Buñol; New Granada; Colombia