Daniel Papebroch

Daniel Papebroch
An image of Daniel Papebroch, S.J. (1680)
Born(1628-03-17)17 March 1628
Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant, Spanish Netherlands
Died28 June 1714(1714-06-28) (aged 86)
Other namesDaniel van Papenbroeck
OccupationHagiographer
OrganizationBollandists

Daniel Papebroch, SJ, (17 March 1628 – 28 June 1714) was a Flemish Jesuit hagiographer, one of the Bollandists. He was a leading revisionist figure, bringing historical criticism to bear on traditions of saints of the Catholic Church.

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