Yes, he was captured by pirates and sold into slavery in Tunis for some time but was released in 1607 after he converted one of his owners to Christianity.
No, Saint Vincent de Paul was not a slave. He was a French Catholic priest renowned for his compassion and charitable works, founding organizations to help the poor and marginalized in society.
Saint Vincent de Paul studied at the University of Toulouse in France.
Saint Vincent de Paul primarily worked in France, particularly in Paris. He also extended his charitable work to countries such as Italy and Ireland.
Saint Vincent de Paul lived in France during the 17th century. He was born in the village of Pouy and spent much of his life in Paris, where he dedicated himself to serving the poor and marginalized.
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary was established in 1963.
Yes, St. Vincent de Paul had three siblings: two sisters, Marie and Jeanne, and a brother, Pierre.
saint Vincent de Paul has written: 'Vincent de Paul'
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul was created in 1833.
Vincent de Paul was a Catholic priest.
Vincent de Paul's birth name was (drum roll, please) Vincent de Paul.
For a lengthy biography of Saint Vincent de Paul, click on this link to the Catholic Encyclopedia
Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul was created in 1633.
Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul was created in 1849.
Saint Vincent de Paul primarily worked in France, particularly in Paris. He also extended his charitable work to countries such as Italy and Ireland.
The relics of Vincent de Paul are in Paris, France, at the church dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul in the chapel of the Vincentian Fathers.
September 27 is the feast of St. Vincent de Paul.
Saint Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581.
I would recommend finding the book "St. Vincent de Paul" by F. A. Forbes