Ignatius Of Loyola

Religious Leader

Birthday October 23, 1491

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Azpeitia, Spain

DEATH DATE Jul 31, 1556 (64)

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About

Founder of the Society of Jesus who acted as its first Superior General and also was a Spanish knight, hermit, priest, and theologian. During the Counter-Reformation, he gained prominence as a religious leader.

Before Fame

He was struck by a cannonball when the French Army stormed Pamplona's fortress in 1521.

Trivia

He was beatified by Pope Paul V in 1609 and canonized in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV.

Family Life

He was the 13th of 13 children born to a Basque family.

Associated With

Pope Francis was a notable Jesuit of the Society of Jesus.