Francis of Assisi
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Francis of Assisi
Summary
Francis of Assisi is a human[1]. He was born in Assisi[2]. He was born on June 24, 1182[3]. He died in Portiuncula[4]. He died on October 3, 1226[5]. He worked as a poet[6], Catholic deacon[7], religious writer[8], writer[9], and preacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,146 views/month, #3,230 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi[2].
- Francis of Assisi died in Portiuncula[4].
- Francis of Assisi died in Assisi[12].
- Francis of Assisi was born on June 24, 1182[3].
- Francis of Assisi was born on 1182[13].
- Francis of Assisi was born on July 1, 1182[14].
- Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226[5].
- Francis of Assisi died on 1226[15].
- Francis of Assisi is buried at Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi[16].
- Francis of Assisi's father was Pedro Bernardone[17].
- Francis of Assisi's mother was Madona Pica[18].
- Francis of Assisi is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
- Francis of Assisi worked as a poet[6].
- Francis of Assisi worked as a Catholic deacon[7].
- Francis of Assisi's professions included religious writer[8].
- Francis of Assisi's professions included writer[9].
- Francis of Assisi's professions included preacher[10].
- Francis of Assisi's professions included missionary[20].
- Francis of Assisi's field of work was theology[21].
- Francis of Assisi's field of work was mysticism[22].
- Francis of Assisi's field of work was preaching[23].
- Francis of Assisi's field of work was poetry[24].
- Francis of Assisi's field of work was prayer[25].
- Francis of Assisi's field of work was by-law[26].
- Francis of Assisi held the position of Custos of the Holy Land[27].
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Origins and Family
Francis of Assisi's place of birth was Assisi[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 24, 1182[3], 1182[13], and July 1, 1182[14]. His father was Pedro Bernardone[17]. His mother was Madona Pica[18]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], Catholic deacon[7], religious writer[8], writer[9], preacher[10], and missionary[20]. Fields of work include theology[21], an academic discipline[28]; mysticism[22], a way of life[29]; preaching[23]; poetry[24], a literary form[30]; prayer[25], a religious concept[31]; and by-law[26]. Positions held include Custos of the Holy Land[27], a title of authority[32]; Minister General of the Order of Franciscans[33], a position[34], founded in 1209[35]; and founder of Catholic religious community[36], an occupation[37]. Notable students include Bernard of Quintavalle[38], a religious figure[39], 1180–1241[40]; Giovanni da Pian del Carpine[41], an explorer[42], 1182–1252[43]; Pietro Catanii[44], a jurist[45], 1200–1221[46]; and Elias of Cortona[47], a religious[48], 1180–1253[49], of Italy[50].
Personal Life
Francis of Assisi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[51].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 3, 1226[5] and 1226[15]. Recorded place of death include Portiuncula[4], a chapel[52], in Italy[53] and Assisi[12], a comune of Italy[54], in Italy[55]. Francis of Assisi is buried at Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis of Assisi include San Francisco[56], Franciscans[57], Order of Friars Minor[58], Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi[59], Church of São Francisco[60], St. Francis Church[61], Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great[62], and Church of Saint Frinci[63].
Why It Matters
Francis of Assisi ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,146 views/month, #3,230 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Jerzy Kraj[66], a regular priest[67], b. 1960[68], of Poland[69]; Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[70], a radio personality[71], b. 1954[72], of United States[73], awarded the American Book Awards[74], specialised in law[75]; and Francisco Brennand[76], a sculptor[77], 1927–2019[78], of Brazil[79], awarded the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[80].
Works attributed to him include Canticle of the Sun[81], a prayer[82]; Rule of Saint Francis[83], a monastic rule[84]; Testament of him[85], a work[86]; and Prayer of Saint Francis[87], a Christian prayer[88]. Entities named for him include San Francisco[56], Franciscans[57], Order of Friars Minor[58], Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi[59], Church of São Francisco[60], and St. Francis Church[61].
FAQs
Where was Francis of Assisi born?
Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi[2].
Where did Francis of Assisi die?
Francis of Assisi passed away in Portiuncula[4].
Who were Francis of Assisi's parents?
Francis of Assisi's father was Pedro Bernardone[17]. Francis of Assisi's mother was Madona Pica[18].
What did Francis of Assisi do for work?
Francis of Assisi worked as poet[6], Catholic deacon[7], religious writer[8], writer[9], and preacher[10].
Who did Francis of Assisi influence?
Francis of Assisi has been cited as an influence by Jerzy Kraj[66], Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[70], and Francisco Brennand[76].