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Valentine Greatrakes, Irish faith healer (died 1683)

Historical image related to Valentine Greatrakes, Irish faith healer (died 1683) from February 14, 1628

Valentine Greatrakes

Irish faith healer (1628–1682)

Valentine Greatrakes, also known as "Greatorex" or "The Stroker", was an Irish faith healer who toured England in 1666, claiming to cure people by the laying on of hands.
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February 14

Day of the year

February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 320 days remain until the end of the year.
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