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The Life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

By kevinabouzeid
  • Dec 24, 1491

    Date and place of birth

    Date and place of birth
    The Life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola was born on the 24th of December 1491, in Spain,
  • Jan 1, 1518

    Family life

    Family life
    He had seven brothers and 5 sisters, he grew up in a noble catholic family that had a background of military and fidelity to the king.
  • May 20, 1521

    contrieversies.

    contrieversies.
    He was hit on the leg with a cannon ball whilst in battle on Pamplona.
  • Period: Jul 3, 1522 to Oct 19, 1529

    Work achievments

    He wrote the book titled "spiritual exercises." a 200 page book simply about meditations prayers and some other mental exerseces.
  • Jan 1, 1524

    Where and what he studied

    Where and what he studied
    Saint Ignatius of Loyola studied in 3 universities first Barcelona then University of Paris and then University of Alcalá. He studied Theology.
  • Mar 24, 1539

    Work achievments

    Work achievments
    He was the principal founder and first superior general of the "society of Jesus."
  • Jul 31, 1556

    Date and cause of death.

    Date and cause of death.
    Saint Ignatius Loyola died July 31, 1556 because of natural causes.

  • canonization

    canonization
    canonized by Pope Gregory XV on March 13 1609