biography
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Francis of Paola, St
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Ital Francesco di Paola
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pronunciation:
[powla]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1416–1507)
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| biography:
| Franciscan monk, the founder of the Minim friars, born in Paola, S Italy. After spending a year with the Franciscan community in San Marco, he decided in 1431 on a life of austerity, and became a hermit, living in a cave. His reputation spread through Italy and France, and he was joined by others. Louis XI of France summoned him to his death-bed, and Charles VIII and Louis XII built convents to him at Plessis-les-Tours and Amboise. Feast day 2 April. |
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