Alban Roe was a 17th-century English Benedictine priest who was executed at Tyburn in 1642. Born Bartholomew Roe in Suffolk, he originally lived as a Protestant before converting to Catholicism. After studying at the English College in Douai, he joined the Benedictine order and served the Catholic community in London. He was eventually arrested for his religious ministry and sentenced to death for treason. Known for his unpredictable and cheerful temperament, he is remembered for his steadfastness in his faith during his long periods of imprisonment.