Nicholas Pieck was the son of John Pieck and Henriea Clavia, devout Catholics. He was sent to college at Bois-le-Duc, and as soon as he had completed his classical studies he received the habit of the Friars Minor at the convent in that town. Nicholas was ordained a priest in 1558, devoting himself to the apostolic ministry. He was appointed guardian of the convent at Gorkum, his native town. Wikipedia
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