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John Joseph Fisher (born June 1, 1961) is an American businessman. He is the principal owner of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer and the Texas Rattlers of the Professional Bull Riders organization.
Jun 18, 2024 · Saint John Fisher (born 1469, Beverley, Yorkshire, Eng.—died June 22, 1535, London; canonized May 19, 1935; feast day July 9) was an English humanist, martyr, and prelate, who, devoted to the pope and to the Roman Catholic church, resisted King Henry VIII of England by refusing to recognize royal supremacy and the abolition of papal ...
John Fisher (c. 19 October 1469 – 22 June 1535) was an English Catholic bishop, cardinal, and theologian. Fisher was also an academic and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. He is honoured as a martyr and saint by the Catholic Church.
Oct 18, 2021 · John Fisher, owner of the Oakland A's. Photo illustration: Blair Heagerty/SFGATE/Michael Zagaris/Getty Images. Fisher grew up in San Francisco, where he earned the nickname “Harpo” from his...
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Jun 23, 2024 · Learn about the life and martyrdom of John Fisher, a bishop and cardinal who opposed King Henry VIII's divorce and supremacy over the Church of England. Find out how he defended the teachings of the Church and the rights of the people in his sermons and writings.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Saint John Fisher, a 16th-century bishop who opposed King Henry VIII's divorce and was executed for his faith. Discover his teachings, his patronage, and his martyrdom.
Jun 22, 2020 · Learn how these two martyrs of the English Reformation stood firm for the truth of marriage, the pope, and conscience in the face of King Henry VIII. Discover their lessons for Christians today on integrity, fidelity, and citizenship.
