Franz Jägerstätter was an Austrian farmer and conscientious objector who lived from 1907 to 1943. A devout member of the Catholic Church, he became known for his refusal to serve in the German Wehrmacht during World War II due to his religious convictions. His opposition to the Nazi regime, including his rejection of the Hitler oath, eventually led to his arrest and execution. He is recognized as a blessed in the Catholic tradition for his martyrdom.