Juan of the Cross
Spanish mystic and Roman Catholic saint (1542–1591)
1542 — 1591
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish mystic and Roman Catholic saint (1542–1591)
Born
July 4, 1542
Died
1591 (age ~49)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, Catholic priest
Crown of CastileBorn in FontiverosDied in Úbeda
1542
Born in Fontiveros (1542-07-04)
1591
Died in Úbeda
About
St. John of the Cross was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and Carmelite friar. He is a major figure of the Counter-Reformation in Spain, and he is one of the 38 Doctors of the Church.
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Who is Juan of the Cross?+
St. John of the Cross was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and Carmelite friar. He is a major figure of the Counter-Reformation in Spain, and he is one of the 38 Doctors of the Church.
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan of the Cross born?+
Juan of the Cross was born on July 4, 1542.
When did Juan of the Cross die?+
Juan of the Cross died in 1591, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — July 4, 1542
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Traveled far to stand where you stood. Worth every step.
— a pilgrim
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