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4 unusual facts about Peter Joseph Bis


Peter Joseph Bis

Peter Joseph Bis (c. 1951 - August 16, 2012) was a homeless man in Washington, D.C., known by the Capitol Hill community for his social personality and keen, savant-like memory.

Numerous bloggers and Capitol Hill voices have referenced him as being extremely influential on the local community.

Terry Mattingly reported that a painting of Bis, titled, “A Contemplation of Justice,” was placed near the entrance of the church.

After Mattingly had gone a few steps, Bis stopped him and recalled that Orthodox Easter was not until a week later.



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