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Oct 13, 1491
Birth of Saint Ignatius
No one knows for sure when Saint Ignatius was born but the have estimated around ths time is when he would be born. Ignatius was born in Azpeitia at the castle of Loyola. -
May 30, 1521
The Battle of Pamplona
Ignatius was engaged in a battle with the French at the city of Pampolna. The Spanish was outnumbered but Ignatius refused to surrender so he urged his men to fight on and this is when he was shot in the leg with a cannon ball. -
Mar 16, 1522
Ignatius visits the Duke of Najera
The date is not accurate all we know is that Ignatius set out for Navarre in the spring of 1522. However, when Ignatius went to visit the Duke he went to give his report and resign. Despite the fact the Duke offered him his own company in which he would be in charge of. Ignatius resigned and set of to live a life dedicated to God. -
Aug 31, 1523
Ignatius Arrives at Jaffa
This very important for Ignatius because he has finally arrived to make his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Unfortantly at this time the Holy Land is under the controll of the Turks. This means Ignatius can not stay and preach in Jerusalem. -
Feb 2, 1528
Ignatius Arrives at Paris
Ignatius reaches Paris where he spends several years. Ignatius also attends the University of Paris and graduates at age of 43 -
Sep 27, 1540
The Pope establishes the Company Of Jesus
This marks a historical event for the Jesuits because this is where they became a religious order. All of Ignatius' hard work and sacrafices had finally payed of. -
Jul 31, 1556
The Death of Ignatius
On this date is when the founder of the Jesuits Saint Ignatius of Loyola died of illnios
