Óscar Romero

Religious Leader

Birthday August 15, 1917

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador

DEATH DATE Mar 24, 1980 (62)

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About

Former Archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated during Mass in 1980.

Before Fame

He was trained in carpentry by his father.

Trivia

He would broadcast a popular weekly sermon on the radio across El Salvador.

Family Life

He had five brothers and two sisters.

Associated With

He was given the title of "Servant of God" by Pope John Paul II in 1997.