Which mendicant order did the saint from Umbria found in 1209?
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Franciscans
One of the most beloved saints.
💡 Did you know? Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan order, still a byword for humility and charity.
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How did Francis of Assisi live after his conversion?
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voluntary poverty
He gave up all his possessions.
💡 Did you know? The wealthy merchant's son gave up all his possessions and lived thereafter in complete poverty.
What is Francis especially famous for?
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love of nature
He is said to have preached to the birds.
💡 Did you know? Legend says Francis even preached to the birds: he saw all creatures as „brothers and sisters“.
Where was Francis from?
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Assisi
Son of a rich merchant.
💡 Did you know? He came from the Italian town of Assisi, still an important place of pilgrimage.
As patron saint of what is Francis regarded?
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animals and environment
Revered to this day.
💡 Did you know? Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment: Pope Francis deliberately chose his name.
Foto: Parzi · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Which figure is shown here?
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Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi gave up his wealth, founded the Franciscans and became the saint of poverty and nature.
💡 Did you know? He is the patron saint of animals and the environment and the namesake of Pope Francis.
In which year was Francis of Assisi born?
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1181
Born: c. 1181 in Assisi
In which year did Francis of Assisi die?
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1226
Died: 3 October 1226, aged about 44
How old was Francis of Assisi at death?
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44
Died: 3 October 1226, aged about 44
What was Francis of Assisi's origin?
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Italian
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