When is Ignatius of Loyola's birthday?

Ignatius of Loyola's birthday is October 23. He was born on October 23, 1491 in Oratory of the Holy House of Loyola, Spain.

How old was Ignatius of Loyola when he died?

Ignatius of Loyola died on July 31, 1556, aged 64.

Who shares a birthday with Ignatius of Loyola?

Famous people who share Ignatius of Loyola's October 23 birthday include Pelé, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Emilia Clarke, Paul Kagame and Ryan Reynolds.

Religion · Military · 1491–1556

Ignatius of Loyola — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 23 October 1491 · Died: 31 July 1556 · Age: 64

Basque soldier turned priest who founded the Jesuit order and wrote the Spiritual Exercises, later declared a saint

Did you know?He was a professional soldier until a cannonball injury during a siege left him bedridden, leading him to undergo a profound spiritual conversion.

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Date of birth23 October 1491
Date of death31 July 1556
Age at death64
NationalitySpanish
BirthplaceOratory of the Holy House of Loyola, Spain
OccupationLatin Catholic priest, soldier, founder of Catholic religious community

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Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits, one of the Catholic Church's most influential orders. He was a Basque nobleman and soldier. In 1521 a cannonball shattered his leg at the siege of Pamplona. While recovering he read lives of Christ and the saints and resolved to serve God. He wrote the Spiritual Exercises, a guide to prayer and decision-making. At the University of Paris he gathered a small band of companions. In 1540 the pope approved the Society of Jesus. Jesuits went on to found schools and missions worldwide.

Ignatius of Loyola (born Íñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola; c.

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Ignatius of Loyola: Founder of the Jesuits

Spanish priest and saint, 1491–1556

Ignatius of Loyola was born at Loyola, Spain, in 1491.

He was wounded at Pamplona in 1521.

He founded the Society of Jesus in 1540.

He died in Rome on 31 July 1556, aged about 64.

Career highlights

1521Pamplona: wounded
1522Manresa: spiritual retreat
1534Montmartre: vows with companions
1540Society of Jesus: approved
1622Saint: canonised

Did you know?Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope.

Age at death: 64
Years since death: 470

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Father: Beltrán II Ibáñez de Loyola
Mother: Maria Sáenz de Licona y Balda

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When is Ignatius of Loyola's birthday?: Ignatius of Loyola's birthday is October 23. He was born on October 23, 1491 in Oratory of the Holy House of Loyola, Spain.
How old was Ignatius of Loyola when he died?: Ignatius of Loyola died on July 31, 1556, aged 64.
Who shares a birthday with Ignatius of Loyola?: Famous people who share Ignatius of Loyola's October 23 birthday include Pelé, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Emilia Clarke, Paul Kagame and Ryan Reynolds.

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