1534: Jesuits founded by a Spaniard named Ignatius de Loyola

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  • Jan 1, 1540

    The society of Jesus is founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola

  • Sep 27, 1540

    Jesuits founded by Ignatius of Loyola

  • Jan 1, 1548

    The spiritual Exercise are approved.

  • Jan 1, 1556

    Ignatius dies at the age of 64

  • Jesuits Expelled from Portugal

    On 17 December 1759, the Marquis of Pombal, Secretary of State in Portugal, expelled the Jesuits from Portugal and Portuguese possessions overseas

  • Jesuits are Suppresed

    1773:

  • U.S gains independence from Britain

  • Battle of Lake Erie fought

    This is the day that the U.S won the battle of lake Erie and took 6 British naval ships.

  • Jesuits are restored

  • St. Ignatius opens its doors

  • Titanic hits iceburg and sinks