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San Francisco Javier

Javier, Sangüesa, Navarra

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San Francisco Javier

Curiosity · Javier, Sangüesa, Navarra

Francisco Javier (1506-1552), co-founder of the Society of Jesus and missionary in Asia, was born in this castle, the son of Juan de Jaso and María de Azpilicueta. Co-patron saint of Spain and patron saint of Navarre, his figure turned Javier into an international pilgrimage destination.

1506-1552

Photo: José Luis Filpo Cabana (CC BY 3.0)

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