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Saint Dominic
Founder of the Dominican Order (1170–1221).
The record
Saint Dominic was a founder of the Dominican Order. Born in 1170 in Caleruega, Saint Dominic died on 6 August 1221 in Bologna.
Positions held include Master General of Order of Friars Preachers (1216–1221) and superior general. Saint Dominic studied at University of Palencia.
With a Wikipedia article in 77 languages, Saint Dominic is No. 9,109 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1170, Caleruega
- Died
- 6 August 1221, Bologna
- Country
- Kingdom of Leon
- Known as
- Catholic priest, founder of Catholic religious community, friar
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Palencia
- Languages
- Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 77
Did you know
46
Was 46 when first master General of Order of Friars Preachers (1216).
51
Lived to 51.
77
Has a Wikipedia article in 77 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1216–1221Master General of Order of Friars Preachers
- —Superior general
Connections
Saint Dominic
- MotherJoan of Aza
- SiblingManés de Guzmán
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