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Maximilian Kolbe

Polish conventual franciscan friar, martyr and saint of the roman catholic church (1894–1941).

Born January 8th, 1894 in Zduńska Wola.

Died August 14th, 1941 at 47 years old in Auschwitz (lethal injection).

Occupations
Esperantist, Roman Catholic cleric, amateur radio operator, confessor, friar, mystic, newspaper proprietor, pastor, preacher, publisher, regular priest, religious, resistance fighter, theologian, writer
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