Luis Gonzaga
Italian aristocrat and Jesuit seminarian and saint
1568 — 1591
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian aristocrat and Jesuit seminarian and saint
Born
March 19, 1568
Died
1591 (age ~23)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
religious, regular cleric
Born in Castiglione delle StiviereDied in Rome
1568
Born in Castiglione delle Stiviere (1568-03-19)
1577
EducationStudied at College of Saint John the Evangelist (1577–1579)
1586
EducationStudied at Collegio Massimo, Naples (1586–1587)
1591
Died in Rome
About
Aloysius de Gonzaga, SJ was an Italian aristocrat who became a member of the Society of Jesus. While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for the victims of a serious epidemic. He was beatified in 1605 and canonized in 1726.
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Who is Luis Gonzaga?+
Aloysius de Gonzaga, SJ was an Italian aristocrat who became a member of the Society of Jesus. While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for the victims of a serious epidemic. He was beatified in 1605 and canonized in 1726.
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis Gonzaga born?+
Luis Gonzaga was born on March 19, 1568.
When did Luis Gonzaga die?+
Luis Gonzaga died in 1591, at approximately 23 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — March 19, 1568
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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