John of Matha
French saint
Died when: 53 years 177 days (641 months)Star Sign: Cancer

John of Matha (1160–1213) was a Christian saint of the 12th century and founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, dedicated to ransoming Christians who had been captured by marauders from North Africa (cf.
Barbary corsairs).
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