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Anthony of Padua

Type Figure Region Portugal Time 1195–1231 Also known as St. Anthony

Anthony of Padua (1195–1231), born Fernando Martins in Lisbon, was a Portuguese Franciscan saint and renowned preacher.…

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  1. 1195–1220Lisbon · PortugalBorn into a noble family in Lisbon, he first received religious education locally, then entered the Augustinian Order of St. Vincent, and was ordained a priest around 1210, renowned for his learning and piety, laying the groundwork for his later transfer to the Franciscans and overseas mission.
  2. 1220–1231Padua · VenetoHe joined the Franciscans in 1220 and took the name Anthony. He once went to Morocco to preach, then moved to Italy, preaching in Padua, Verona, Rimini, and other places, renowned for his popular sermons aimed at ordinary people. He died near Arcella in Padua on June 13, 1231; the year of his death coincides with the starting point of the year range of this entry, 1231.

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