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Francis of Assisi is born

Francis of Assisi catholic saint, known for italian catholic saint, was born on 1181-09-26.

Francis of Assisi catholic saint, known for italian catholic saint, was born on 1181-09-26. Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (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. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.

Historical Significance

Francis of Assisi is Italian Catholic saint.

Key People

Francis of Assisi

Catholic saint

Italian Catholic saint

Events Before

  1. Philip II of France (14) marries first wife Isabella of Hainault (10) at Bapaume

    Philip II (21 August 1165 – 14 July 1223), also known as Philip Augustus (French: Philippe Auguste), was King of France from 1180 to 1223.

  2. With the death of Manuel I Komnenos, the last Byzantine Emperor of the Komnenian restoration, the Byzantine Empire begin

    With the death of Manuel I Komnenos, the last Byzantine Emperor of the Komnenian restoration, the Byzantine Empire begins its terminal decline

  3. Diet of Gelnhausen; Henry the Lion deprived of the Duchy of Saxony

    Diet of Gelnhausen; Henry the Lion deprived of the Duchy of Saxony

  4. Yoritomo Minamoto leads uprising against Kiyomori Taira who installed his grandson, Emperor Antoku, to the throne

    Yoritomo Minamoto leads uprising against Kiyomori Taira who installed his grandson, Emperor Antoku, to the throne

  5. Minamoto no Yoritomo led force of 300 defeated at Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan

    The Battle of Ishibashiyama (石橋山の戦い, Ishibashiyama no tatakai) (referred to as the Battle of Kobayakawa in the Gikeiki) was fought on August 24th, 1180 (Jishō calendar) or September 14th, 1180...

Events After

  1. The high altar of Paris cathedral Notre Dame is consecrated by Cardinal Henri de Château-Marçay and Maurice de Sully

    The high altar of Paris cathedral Notre Dame is consecrated by Cardinal Henri de Château-Marçay and Maurice de Sully

  2. Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures and flee to western Japan

    Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures and flee to western Japan to escape the Minamoto clan (Traditional Japanese date: 25th Day of the 7th Month of the 2nd Year of Juei)

  3. Battle of Mizushima: Japanese Taira clan defeat the Minamoto

    Battle of Mizushima: Japanese Taira clan defeat the Minamoto

  4. BC The Greeks enter Troy using the Trojan Horse (traditional date)

    The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the twelfth or thirteenth century BC.

  5. BC Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to calculations by Eratosthenes

    BC Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to calculations by Eratosthenes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 26, 1181?
Francis of Assisi catholic saint, known for italian catholic saint, was born on 1181-09-26. Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (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. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.
Why is Francis of Assisi is born significant?
Francis of Assisi is Italian Catholic saint.
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Key figures include Francis of Assisi (Catholic saint).

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