Fernando of Padua
Franciscan saint, Doctor of the Church (1195–1231)
1195 — 1231
Quick Facts
Profession
Franciscan saint, Doctor of the Church (1195–1231)
Born
August 22, 1195
Died
1231 (age ~36)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, preacher, Catholic theologian
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in LisbonDied in Padua
1195
Born in Lisbon (1195-08-22)
1231
Died in Padua
About
Anthony of Padua, OFM, or Anthony of Lisbon; born Fernando Martins de Bulhões was a Portuguese Catholic priest and member of the Order of Friars Minor.
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Who is Fernando of Padua?+
Anthony of Padua, OFM, or Anthony of Lisbon; born Fernando Martins de Bulhões was a Portuguese Catholic priest and member of the Order of Friars Minor.
What does the name Fernando mean?+
The name Fernando means "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fernando of Padua born?+
Fernando of Padua was born on August 22, 1195.
When did Fernando of Padua die?+
Fernando of Padua died in 1231, at approximately 36 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fernando — August 22, 1195
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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