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For All the Saints For All the Saints: Essay on St. William of Norwich, venerated locally as a boy "martyr" for a little under 200 years. The accusation against the Jews on which his alleged martyrdom, and therefore sanctity, rests was denounced vigorously by two 13th-century popes. (Saint William of Norwich) http://users.erols.com/saintpat/ss/0324.htm#will Catholic Encyclopedia Catholic Encyclopedia: St. William of Norwich's corpse was found showing signs of a violent death. He is the earliest example of a medieval blood libel saint, having died in 1144. His biographer relied on hearsay, and was "a man of unlimited credulity." (Saint William of Norwich) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15635a.htm Patron Saints Index Patron Saints Index: Profile of St. William of Norwich. (Saint William of Norwich) http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintw12.htm