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Here is a link to an extensive biography of Francis Xavier, the great missionary and co-founder of the Jesuits. It contains very little information about his earliest years, unfortunately. Apparently, little is known about his childhood days.

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St. Francis Xavier was born into a noble family in Spain. He later became a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and embarked on missionary work, traveling to Asia to spread Christianity. He is known for his extensive missionary work in India, Japan, and other parts of Asia.

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