Peter’s name was Simon, son of Jona. Jesus renamed him Cephas (Peter), which means rock.
He was born in Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee and was a fisherman by trade.
Peter was one of the original twelve disciples and was married.
Andrew, his brother, was first a follower of John the Baptist and then became the first apostle of Jesus.
He died in 64 AD in Rome under Emperor Nero. He was crucified upside down because he didn’t consider himself worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus.
