Religion · Literature · 1567–1622
Francis de Sales — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 21 August 1567 · Died: 28 December 1622 · Age at death: 55
How old was Francis de Sales when he died?
Francis de Sales died aged 55. He was born on 21 August 1567 and died on 28 December 1622.
Catholic bishop and patron saint of writers and journalists
Did you know?He developed a sign language to teach a man who was deaf about religion, becoming a pioneer in education for the hard of hearing.
Francis de Sales (French: François de Sales; Italian: Francesco di Sales; Arpitan: Francês de Sâles; 21 August 1567 – 28 December 1622) was a Catholic prelate from Savoy who served as Bishop of Geneva from 1602 to 1622.
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- Age at death
- 55
- Years since death
- 403
- Born
- August 21, 1567 · Château de Sales, France
- Died
- December 28, 1622
- Known for
- Religion, Literature
Family
- Father
- François de Sales de Boisy
- Mother
- Françoise de Sionnaz de Vallières
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