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], Latin Catholic priest[9], and Catholic theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,247 views/month, #4,897 of 1,000,298).[11]
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[12].
- Burial took place at Basilica of Bom Jesus[13].
- Francis Xavier is buried at Church of the Gesù[14].
- Francis Xavier's father was Juan de Jaso[15].
- Francis Xavier's mother was María de Azpilcueta[16].
- Francis Xavier held citizenship in Kingdom of Navarre[17].
- Francis Xavier held citizenship in Crown of Castile[18].
- Navarrese Romance was Francis Xavier's native language[19].
- Spanish was Francis Xavier's native language[20].
- Basque was Francis Xavier's native language[21].
- 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 worked as a Catholic theologian[10].
- Francis Xavier held the position of apostle[22].
- Francis Xavier was employed by Catholic Church[23].
- Francis Xavier was educated at University of Paris[24].
- Francis Xavier was educated at Collège Sainte-Barbe[25].
- A notable student of Francis Xavier was Bernardo the Japanese[26].
- Francis Xavier was a member of Western Christianity[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[15]. His mother was María de Azpilcueta[16]. Native languages include Navarrese Romance[19], Spanish[20], and Basque[21].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[24], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30] and Collège Sainte-Barbe[25], a lycée[31], in France[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include missionary[6], writer[7], explorer[8], Latin Catholic priest[9], and Catholic theologian[10]. Among Francis Xavier's employers was Catholic Church[23]. He held the position of apostle[22]. A notable student of him was Bernardo the Japanese[26].
Personal Life
Francis Xavier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[33].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 3, 1552[5] and December 2, 1552[12]. Francis Xavier passed away in Shangchuan Island[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Bom Jesus[13] and Church of the Gesù[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis Xavier include Javier[34], a male given name[35]; St. Francis Xavier University[36], a university[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1853[39]; San Javier[40], a municipality of Spain[41], in Spain[42]; Jesuit Church, Lucerne[43], an architectural structure[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1667[46]; Xaverian Brothers[47], a Catholic religious institute[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1839[50]; St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Grodno[51], a minor basilica[52], in Belarus[53], founded in 1683[54]; Royal and Pontifical Higher University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca[55], a university[56], in Bolivia[57], founded in 1624[58]; and Saint-François-Xavier, Paris[59].
Why It Matters
Francis Xavier ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,247 views/month, #4,897 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 136 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include Javier[34], a male given name[35]; St. Francis Xavier University[36], a university[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1853[39]; San Javier[40], a municipality of Spain[41], in Spain[42]; Jesuit Church, Lucerne[43], an architectural structure[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1667[46]; Xaverian Brothers[47], a Catholic religious institute[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1839[50]; and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Grodno[51], a minor basilica[52], in Belarus[53], founded in 1683[54].
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[15]. Francis Xavier's mother was María de Azpilcueta[16].
What did Francis Xavier do for work?
Francis Xavier worked as missionary[6], writer[7], explorer[8], Latin Catholic priest[9], and Catholic theologian[10].
Where did Francis Xavier go to school?
Francis Xavier was educated at University of Paris[24] and Collège Sainte-Barbe[25].