Francis de Sales
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Francis de Sales
Summary
Francis de Sales is a human[1]. He was born in Château de Sales[2]. He was born on August 21, 1567[3]. He died in Lyon[4]. He died on December 28, 1622[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Francis de Sales was born in Château de Sales[2].
- Francis de Sales passed away in Lyon[4].
- Francis de Sales was born on August 21, 1567[3].
- Francis de Sales died on December 28, 1622[5].
- Francis de Sales is buried at Annecy[11].
- Francis de Sales's father was François de Sales de Boisy[12].
- Francis de Sales's mother was Françoise de Sionnaz de Vallières[13].
- Francis de Sales worked as a theologian[6].
- Francis de Sales's professions included writer[7].
- Francis de Sales worked as a Catholic priest[8].
- Francis de Sales worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
- Francis de Sales held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva[14].
- Francis de Sales held the position of coadjutor bishop[15].
- Francis de Sales held the position of titular bishop[16].
- Francis de Sales was educated at University of Padua[17].
- Francis de Sales's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
- Francis de Sales's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
- Francis de Sales is recorded as male[20].
- Francis de Sales's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Francis de Sales's family is recorded as Sales[22].
- Francis de Sales's noble title is recorded as Prince-Bishop[23].
- Francis de Sales is associated with the Counter-Reformation movement[24].
- Francis de Sales's Commons category is recorded as Francis de Sales[25].
- Francis de Sales's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[26].
- Francis de Sales's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Château de Sales[2], Francis de Sales… he was born on August 21, 1567[3]. His father was François de Sales de Boisy[12]. His mother was Françoise de Sionnaz de Vallières[13].
Education
Francis de Sales's education included a stint at University of Padua[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva[14], a historical episcopal title[28], founded in 0280[29]; coadjutor bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; and titular bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[18], a Christian denomination[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 0001[34], headquartered in Vatican City[35] and Catholicism[19], a Christian denominational family[36], founded in 1054[37].
Death and Burial
Francis de Sales died on December 28, 1622[5]. He passed away in Lyon[4]. Burial took place at Annecy[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis de Sales include Church of San Francisco de Sales[38], a church building[39], in Spain[40]; Salesians of Don Bosco[41], a Catholic religious institute[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1859[44]; and DeSales University[45], a university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1964[48], headquartered in Center Valley[49].
Why It Matters
Francis de Sales has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Introduction to the Devout Life[51], a written work[52]. Entities named for him include Church of San Francisco de Sales[38], a church building[39], in Spain[40]; Salesians of Don Bosco[41], a Catholic religious institute[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1859[44]; and DeSales University[45], a university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1964[48], headquartered in Center Valley[49].
FAQs
Where was Francis de Sales born?
Francis de Sales was born in Château de Sales[2].
Where did Francis de Sales die?
Francis de Sales passed away in Lyon[4].
Who were Francis de Sales's parents?
Francis de Sales's father was François de Sales de Boisy[12]. Francis de Sales's mother was Françoise de Sionnaz de Vallières[13].
What did Francis de Sales do for work?
Francis de Sales worked as theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].
Where did Francis de Sales go to school?
Francis de Sales was educated at University of Padua[17].