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Werner of Oberwesel

Werner of Oberwesel

Werner of Oberwesel was a 16-year-old boy whose unexplained death was blamed on Jews, leading to revenge killings of Jews across Europe. He was venerated as a Christian saint, and his memorial day was 19 April. Wikipedia
Born: 1271, Womrath, Germany
Died: 1287 (age 16 years), Womrath, Germany
Canonized: 1426-1429
Catholic cult suppressed: 1963
Feast: April 19
Venerated in: Roman Catholic Church (Diocese of Trier)