C. C. Martindale facts for kids
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Cyril Martindale
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| Born | 25 May 1879 London, England |
| Died | 18 March 1963 (aged 83) London, England |
| Occupation | Priest (Roman Catholic, Jesuit) |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 20th century |
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Cyril Charlie Martindale (born May 25, 1879 – died March 18, 1963) was a Catholic priest, a smart scholar, and a talented writer. He was a member of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
Martindale was one of the most important Catholic figures in England during the first half of the 20th century. He was friends with famous writers like Graham Greene and Evelyn Waugh.
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Early Life and School
Cyril Martindale was born in London, England, on May 25, 1879. His parents were Arthur Martindale and Marion McKenzie.
When he was a boy, he went to Harrow School. While there, he decided to become a Roman Catholic, changing from the Church of England.
Joining the Jesuits
On September 7, 1897, Cyril Martindale joined the Society of Jesus. This is a religious order of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church.
He started his training in England. However, because he often had health problems, he moved to France to continue his studies.
University Years
After his first training, he studied Philosophy at St Mary's Hall. Later, he went to Campion Hall at Oxford University.
At Oxford, he was a brilliant student. He won many important academic awards for his writing in Greek and Latin.
Career and Influence
After finishing his studies, Martindale taught for three years. He then continued his religious training to become a priest.
He was ordained as a priest in 1911. This means he officially became a Catholic priest.
Return to Oxford
After becoming a priest, Martindale went back to Oxford University. He worked in a special department that focused on ancient languages and history.
He was known for being very energetic and inspiring to students. He was also famous for defending the Catholic faith in debates at the Oxford Union.
Travels and Writings
In 1927, Martindale moved to Farm Street Church in London. However, he continued to travel and write a lot.
In 1928, he visited Australia and New Zealand for a big Catholic event. During this trip, he was in a car accident. This accident caused him to have headaches for the rest of his life.
World War II
When World War II started, Martindale was in Denmark. He was held there by the Germans until the war ended.
During this time, he helped many people become Catholic.
Later Years and Legacy
After the war, Martindale visited Portugal twice. He did a lot of research on the Miracle of Fátima. He then wrote a book about it called The Message of Fatima in 1950.
Cyril Martindale passed away in London on March 18, 1963. His writings and ideas continue to be studied by many people.
