Francis Xavier
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Francis Xavier
Summary
Francis Xavier is a human[1]. He was born in Javier[2]. He was born on April 7, 1506[3]. He died in Shangchuan Island[4]. He died on December 3, 1552[5]. He worked as a missionary[6], writer[7], explorer[8], and Latin Catholic priest[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Javier[2], Francis Xavier…
- Francis Xavier died in Shangchuan Island[4].
- Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506[3].
- Francis Xavier died on December 3, 1552[5].
- Francis Xavier died on December 2, 1552[11].
- Burial took place at Basilica of Bom Jesus[12].
- Francis Xavier is buried at Church of the Gesù[13].
- Francis Xavier's father was Juan de Jaso[14].
- Francis Xavier's mother was María de Azpilcueta[15].
- Francis Xavier held citizenship in Kingdom of Navarre[16].
- Francis Xavier held citizenship in Crown of Castile[17].
- Navarrese Romance was Francis Xavier's native language[18].
- Spanish was Francis Xavier's native language[19].
- Basque was Francis Xavier's native language[20].
- Francis Xavier worked as a missionary[6].
- Francis Xavier's professions included writer[7].
- Francis Xavier worked as an explorer[8].
- Francis Xavier worked as a Latin Catholic priest[9].
- Francis Xavier held the position of apostle[21].
- Among Francis Xavier's employers was Catholic Church[22].
- Francis Xavier was educated at University of Paris[23].
- Francis Xavier was educated at Collège Sainte-Barbe[24].
- A notable student of Francis Xavier was Bernardo the Japanese[25].
- Francis Xavier was a member of Western Christianity[26].
- Francis Xavier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Francis Xavier was born in Javier[2]. He was born on April 7, 1506[3]. His father was Juan de Jaso[14]. His mother was María de Azpilcueta[15]. Native languages include Navarrese Romance[18], Spanish[19], and Basque[20].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[23], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30] and Collège Sainte-Barbe[24], a lycée[31], in France[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include missionary[6], writer[7], explorer[8], and Latin Catholic priest[9]. Among Francis Xavier's employers was Catholic Church[22]. He held the position of apostle[21]. A notable student of him was Bernardo the Japanese[25].
Personal Life
Francis Xavier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 3, 1552[5] and December 2, 1552[11]. Francis Xavier passed away in Shangchuan Island[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Bom Jesus[12] and Church of the Gesù[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis Xavier include Church of Saint Francis Xavier[33]; St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Grodno[34], a minor basilica[35], in Belarus[36], founded in 1683[37]; Basilica of St. He, Dyersville[38], a church building[39], in United States[40], founded in 1888[41]; Church of St. He in Garbatella[42], a parish church[43], in Italy[44]; San Javier[45], a city in Chile[46], in Chile[47], founded in 1852[48]; St. Francis Xavier Church[49], a church building[50], in People's Republic of China[51]; Church of St. He[52], a church building[53], in Malaysia[54], founded in 1856[55]; and St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Bengaluru[56], a Catholic cathedral[57], in India[58], founded in 1932[59].
Why It Matters
Francis Xavier has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 114 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Church of Saint Francis Xavier[33]; St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Grodno[34], a minor basilica[35], in Belarus[36], founded in 1683[37]; Basilica of St. He, Dyersville[38], a church building[39], in United States[40], founded in 1888[41]; Church of St. He in Garbatella[42], a parish church[43], in Italy[44]; San Javier[45], a city in Chile[46], in Chile[47], founded in 1852[48]; and St. Francis Xavier Church[49], a church building[50], in People's Republic of China[51].
FAQs
Where was Francis Xavier born?
Francis Xavier's place of birth was Javier[2].
Where did Francis Xavier die?
Francis Xavier passed away in Shangchuan Island[4].
Who were Francis Xavier's parents?
Francis Xavier's father was Juan de Jaso[14]. Francis Xavier's mother was María de Azpilcueta[15].
What did Francis Xavier do for work?
Francis Xavier worked as missionary[6], writer[7], explorer[8], and Latin Catholic priest[9].
Where did Francis Xavier go to school?
Francis Xavier was educated at University of Paris[23] and Collège Sainte-Barbe[24].