Francis Xavier
Spanish Catholic saint and missionary
- Lived
- 1506–1552
- Country
- Crown of Castile
Updated September 2026
About Francis Xavier
Francis Xavier, venerated as Saint Francis Xavier, was a Navarrese cleric and missionary. He co-founded the Society of Jesus and, as a representative of the Portuguese Empire, led the first Christian mission to Japan.
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