No, they’re famous now, largely because of John Foxe.
And you’re a martyr if you die for refusing to deny your faith. Doesn’t matter what the murderer’s motivation is, but it’s usually religious in nature.
“And youre a martyr if you die for refusing to deny your faith. Doesnt matter what the murderers motivation is, but its usually religious in nature.”
Yeah right...and Bob Marley was a martyr too (cough).