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Davy Jenkines

Davy Jenkines (1083-) was an English Catholic priest who was ordained in Algiers in 1114. Jenkines was sent to convert the predominantly-Muslim population of Algeria to Christianity after English crusaders conquered and massacred Algiers, and he succeeded in converting over 50% of Algerians to the Catholic faith. He was later made a Cardinal due to his piety.

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