When is Francis of Assisi's birthday?

Francis of Assisi's birthday is June 24. He was born on June 24, 1182 in Assisi, Italy.

How old was Francis of Assisi when he died?

Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226, aged 44.

Who shares a birthday with Francis of Assisi?

Famous people who share Francis of Assisi's June 24 birthday include Lionel Messi, Claudia Sheinbaum, John of the Cross, Victor Francis Hess and Juan Manuel Fangio.

Religion · Literature · 1182–1226

Francis of Assisi — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 24 June 1182 · Died: 3 October 1226 · Age: 44

Italian friar who gave up wealth to live in poverty, founded the Franciscan order and became the patron saint of animals

Did you know?He is the patron saint of animals and the environment, often depicted in art surrounded by birds and other creatures.

Quick facts

Date of birth24 June 1182
Date of death3 October 1226
Age at death44
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceAssisi, Italy
Occupationpoet, Catholic deacon, religious writer

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Francis of Assisi gave up wealth to live in poverty and joy. He was the son of a rich cloth merchant and dreamed of glory as a knight. After illness and a spiritual crisis, he gave away his possessions, even the clothes he wore. He founded the Franciscan order of friars, who lived simply and preached to ordinary people. He loved all creation and is said to have preached to birds. His Canticle of the Sun praises Brother Sun and Sister Moon. He is the patron saint of animals and ecology.

Key Milestones

1205: Conversion – renounces wealth
1209: Franciscans – rule approved
1219: Egypt – meets the sultan
1223: Greccio – first Christmas crib

Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans.

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Francis of Assisi: The Saint of Peace and Nature

Italian friar and saint, c. 1181–1226

Francis was born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in Assisi, Italy, around 1181.

The son of a wealthy cloth merchant, he renounced his inheritance to live in poverty.

He founded the Franciscan order of friars, approved by the Pope in 1209–1210.

He was made a saint in 1228, just two years after his death.

Career highlights

1205Conversion: renounces wealth
1209Franciscans: rule approved
1219Egypt: meets the sultan
1223Greccio: first Christmas crib
1228Canonised: by Pope Gregory IX

Did you know?He is credited with creating the first live nativity scene, at Greccio in Italy in 1223.

Age at death: 44
Years since death: 800

Family

Father: Pedro Bernardone
Mother: Madona Pica

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When is Francis of Assisi's birthday?: Francis of Assisi's birthday is June 24. He was born on June 24, 1182 in Assisi, Italy.
How old was Francis of Assisi when he died?: Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226, aged 44.
Who shares a birthday with Francis of Assisi?: Famous people who share Francis of Assisi's June 24 birthday include Lionel Messi, Claudia Sheinbaum, John of the Cross, Victor Francis Hess and Juan Manuel Fangio.

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