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Period: Jan 1, 1491 to Oct 17, 1556
Ignatius' Lifespan
A Brief History of Ignatius and the Society of Jesus -
Oct 23, 1491
Ignatius Is Born
Ignatius was believedto be born sometime before October 23rd in the year 1491. He was born in the Basque Region of Spain, and was the youngest of 13 children. He was born and Baptised under the name Inigo Lopez. -
Jan 1, 1509
Ignatius Becomes a Soldier
Ignatius was involved in multiple battles without sustaining any serious injury. -
Mar 25, 1521
Ignatius recovers
Ignatius begins to change his lifestyle. He leaves his uniform behind and begins living life by begging and praying. -
May 20, 1521
French Storm Pamplona; Ignatius Injured
Ignatius refuses to give up Pamplona despite their low odds of success. He sustains a cannonball injury to the legs, and undergoes many painful surgical procedures. While he is healing, he reads books on the life of Jesus and the saints. -
Jan 1, 1523
Ignatius goes on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
He goes on a path of self denial and sacrifice. He is not permitted to stay in Jerusalem and returns to Spain. People begin to see his beliefs and his lifestyle and become followers. -
Jan 1, 1524
Ignatius finishes the Spiritual Excericises
200 pages spiritual excercises to be practiced over 28-30 days. He began writing them in 1522. -
Aug 15, 1534
Society of Jesus Is Formed
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Jan 1, 1548
Spiritual Excercises are Printed
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Jul 31, 1556
Ignatius Dies
He died of Roman Fever, a form of Malaria. -
Ignatius is beatified by Pope Paul
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Ignatius Is Canonized
Ignatius was canonized as the patron saint of the provinces of Guipuscoa and Biscay along with the Society of Jesus
