Antanansio Bazzekuketta
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Bornc. 1866
Kingdom of Buganda, Uganda
Kingdom of Buganda, Uganda
DiedMay 27, 1886
Nakivubo, Uganda
Nakivubo, Uganda
Causeof deathExecuted by spearing
Antanansio Bazzekuketta | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1866 Kingdom of Buganda, Uganda |
| Died | May 27, 1886 Nakivubo, Uganda |
| Cause of death | Executed by spearing |
Antanansio Bazzekuketta (c. 1860 – May 27, 1886) was a Ugandan Catholic martyr, recognized as one of the Uganda Martyrs.[1] He was a lay catechist who was executed for his unwavering commitment to Christianity during the reign of King Mwanga II of the Buganda Kingdom. Bazzekuketta was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964.[2]