Francis Xavier
Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552)
Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506 (Julian calendar) in Javier and died on December 3, 1552 (Julian calendar) in Shangchuan Island, aged 46. Recorded occupations: missionary, writer, explorer, Latin Catholic priest and Catholic theologian. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Navarre and Crown of Castile. Positions held include apostle. Educated at University of Paris and Collège Sainte-Barbe. Member of Western Christianity.
- Born
- April 7, 1506 (Julian calendar) · Javier
- Died
- December 3, 1552 (Julian calendar) · Shangchuan Island
- Age at death
- 46
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Navarre, Crown of Castile
- Occupations
- missionary, writer, explorer, Latin Catholic priest, Catholic theologian
- Positions held
- apostle
- Education
- University of Paris, Collège Sainte-Barbe
- Wikipedia editions
- 78 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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