Saint Simple
Lived:
1867 - 1915
Canonized:
2000
Saint Simple is the Patron Saint of Snake Oil Salespersons. Born in a tent on the banks of the Batchewana River, Simple's parents travelled between Native settlements selling herbal medicine to the natives. Simple took over his parents business, selling sugar, textiles as well as many other goods. Many of the local Natives relied on the Simple visits and he improved their lives to the better.
