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Why was St Peter killed?

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Why was St Peter killed?

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Tradition says that Peter was killed in Rome under the orders of Emperor Nero. However, this account seems to have originated with Pope Anicetus (156-166), who wished to claim association with Peter, placing his martyrdom in Rome. In fact, we do not really know how Peter died, or why.