St Francis Borgia St Francis Borgia was born
St. Francis Borgia
St. Francis Borgia was born in 16 th century Spain Within the Duchy of Gandia, Valencia on October 28, 1510. He was the son of Juan de Borgia and Joana of Argon. Although as a child he was very pious and wished to become a monk, his family sent him instead to serve In the imperial court of Emperor Charles V. He Distinguished himself there, quickly advancing in his Career in accompanying the Emperor on several Campaigns and marrying, in Madrid in September 1526 a Portuguese noblewoman, Eleanor de Castro Melo e Menezes, by whom he had eight children.
In 1539 , he convoyed the corpse of Empress Isabella of Portugal to her burial-place in Granada. It is said that, when he saw the effect of death on The beautiful Empress, he decided to “never again Serve a mortal master”. However while still a young Man, he was made viceroy of Catalonia, and Administered the province with great efficiency. His true interests, however lay elsewhere. When his Father died, the new Duke of Gandia retired to his Native place and led, with his wife and family a life Devoted entirely to Jesus Christ and the Holy Catholic Church
In 1546 his wife Eleanor died and Francis was Determined to enter the newly formed Society Of Jesus. He put his affairs into order, gave up his Public life and possesions and renounced his titles In favour of his eldest son, Carlos, and became a Jesuit Priest. Because of his high birth, great abilities And Europe-Wide fame, he was immediately offered a Cardinal’s hat. This however he refused, preferring The life of an itinerant preacher. In time, however, his Friends persuaded him to accept the leadership the Jesuits’ commissary-general in Spain; and, in 1565, The third Father General or Superior General Of the Society of Jesus. Francis Borgia is often regarded as The second founder of the Jesuits. He was canonized 100 years after his death
Important Facts About Francis Borgia: Born: October 28, 1510 -Spain Died: September 30, 1572 -Rome Feastday: October 10
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