Francis Xavier (born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta; Latin: Franciscus Xaverius; Basque: Frantzisko Xabierkoa; French: François Xavier; Spanish: Francisco Javier; Portuguese: Francisco Xavier; 7 April 1506 – 3 December 1552), venerated as Saint Francis Xavier, was a Navarrese Catholic missionary and saint who was a co-founder of the Society of Jesus.
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Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta 7 April 1506 Xavier Castle, Navarre, Spain
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Died |
3 December 1552 (aged 46) Portuguese Base at São João Island
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Zodiac | Aries |
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