St Francis of Assisi
Date Submitted: 08/09/2004 19:45:32
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 5 pages (1362 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 5 pages (1362 words)
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History Paper
Spring Term 2000
Prof. Fabrizio
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis is considered a legendary hero and a popular saint. He was born in
1181, the middle of a time of great increases and expansions in the medieval West, in
Assisi, the place where this was strongest. His parents were Pietro and Pica Bernardone.
His father was a wealthy silk merchant. St. Francis spent his childhood in extravagant
living and pleasure-seeking. He was always …
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