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Saint Peter of Alcántara: Quick Facts

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Also Known As San Pedro de Alcántara • Pedro Garavito
Born 1499 • Alcántara • Spain
Died October 18, 1562 (aged 63) • Spain
Subjects Of Study mysticism

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