St. Francis of Assisi biography at QuotationFun

A Short Biography of St. Francis of Assisi

Author Name:

St. Francis of Assisi

Born As:

Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone

Other Names:

Born:

1182

Died:

1226




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Catholic deacon and the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans                          
                          
Mother Pica
Father Pietro di Bernardone, seven children                          
                          
One of the two patrons of Italy - with Catherine of Siena- Feast Day 4th October - hold ceremonies are held to honor the blessing of animals.