Saint Francis de Sales

By RKeyes
  • Aug 21, 1567

    Birth

    Annecy, France
  • Surroundings

    Renaissance
    Greek and roman literature and philosophy
  • Family

    Very wealthy
    Oldest son
    Parent prepared him to become a leader
    Trained to be a gentlemen and to practice true civility
    Tutored by a father
    French, classic stories from Greece and Rome, debating skills, and religion