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Francis of Assisi
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Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.
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About Francis of Assisi
Birth
1182
Death
1226
Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.
Francis of Assisi was the visionary founder of the Franciscan Order.
Beyond his religious work, he stood out as a prolific poet and writer of spiritual literature.
His most iconic work, the Fioretti, remains a cornerstone of religious literature.
Throughout his life, he wrote over two hundred works exploring the depths of faith.
Born in Assisi, his legacy as a mystic and preacher has transcended the centuries.
