Francis of Assisi
Italian Catholic saint, friar, deacon and preacher and founder of the Franciscan Order (1181/2–1226).
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Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic saint, friar, deacon and preacher and founder of the Franciscan Order. Born on 24 June 1182 in Assisi, Assisi died on 3 October 1226 in Portiuncula at the age of 44.
Positions held include Custos of the Holy Land (1219), Minister General of the Order of Franciscans and founder of Catholic religious community. Notable works include Canticle of the Sun, Rule of Saint Francis and Testament of Francis of Assisi.
With a Wikipedia article in 139 languages, Francis of Assisi is No. 295 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 June 1182, Assisi
- Died
- 3 October 1226, Portiuncula (aged 44)
- Known as
- Poet, Catholic deacon, religious writer
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Italian, Latin, French
- Wikipedia editions
- 139
Did you know
Was 37 when first custos of the Holy Land (1219).
Lived to 44.
Shares a birthday with Lionel Messi and Marc Chagall.
One of 7 people in the Index born in Assisi, with Propertius.
Has a Wikipedia article in 139 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1219–Custos of the Holy Land
- —Minister General of the Order of Franciscans
- —Founder of Catholic religious community
Connections
- FatherPedro Bernardone
- MotherMadona Pica
Notable works
Notable works
- Canticle of the Sun
- Rule of Saint Francis
- Testament of Francis of Assisi
- Regola non bollata
- Rule for Hermitages
- Writings to the Poor Clares
- Admonitions
- Letter to the Faithful
- Letter to Clerics
- Letter to Rulers of Peoples
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