biography
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John of Capistrano, St
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Ital Giovanni da Capistrano
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pronunciation:
[kapistrahnoh]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1386–1456)
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| biography:
| Monk, born in Capistrano, S Italy. He studied law and became Governor of Perugia (1412), but was imprisoned after a civil quarrel. After his release (1416) he entered the Franciscan order, and became a famous preacher and promoter of education. In 1451 he was sent to Austria by Pope Nicholas V to counter the teachings of the followers of John Huss. When Belgrade was besieged by Mohammed II in 1456, he helped raise and lead an army to defeat the Turks, but died of the plague while returning from this crusade. He was canonized in 1690; feast day 28 March. |
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