Saint Dominic

Type Figure Region Spain Time 1170–1221 Also known as Dominic、Daoming

Saint Dominic (1170–1221), born in Castile, Spain, later active in southern France and Italy, founded the Dominican Order around 1216, known for prea…

Timeline

1170–1203Caleruega · CaleruegaBorn to a noble family in Castile, he was educated in Spain and ordained a priest; around 1203 he took part in preaching and debates against the Albigensian heresy in southern France.
1215–1221Bologna · BolognaBetween 1215 and 1216 he organized preaching communities in Toulouse and elsewhere; in 1216 his rule was approved by Honorius III, with scholarly preaching and a life of poverty as its principles. He died in Bologna on August 6, 1221.

Sources

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Dominic https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05106a.htm