Francisco Xavier
Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552)
1506 — 1552
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552)
Born
April 17, 1506
Died
1552 (age ~46)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, missionary, Latin Catholic priest
Kingdom of NavarreBorn in JavierDied in Shangchuan Island
1506
Born in Javier (1506-04-17)
1525
EducationStudied at Collège Sainte-Barbe (1525–1530)
1552
Died in Shangchuan Island
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Francis Xavier, venerated as Saint Francis Xavier, was a Navarrese cleric and missionary. He co-founded the Society of Jesus and, as a representative of the Portuguese Empire, led the first Christian mission to Japan.
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Who is Francisco Xavier?+
Francis Xavier, venerated as Saint Francis Xavier, was a Navarrese cleric and missionary. He co-founded the Society of Jesus and, as a representative of the Portuguese Empire, led the first Christian mission to Japan.
What does the name Francisco mean?+
The name Francisco means "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Francisco Xavier born?+
Francisco Xavier was born on April 17, 1506.
When did Francisco Xavier die?+
Francisco Xavier died in 1552, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
The name Francisco is of Spanish origin, meaning "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francisco — April 17, 1506
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Your teachings echo through centuries. Still guiding.
— a scholar
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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