The Franciscans were called mendicants because they practiced a lifestyle of poverty and relied on begging (or "mendicancy") for their sustenance. This emphasis on poverty and itinerant lifestyle was a key aspect of their religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century.
The general term is "mendicant". You may be thinking of the Franciscans, a specific order of mendicants.
Mendicant Order
Stanford Mendicants was created in 1963.
These people are called Franciscans.
Francis called his order the Friars Minor. Today they are known as the Franciscans.
The daily life of monks, nuns, and mendicants was characterized by a routine of prayer, meditation, and communal worship, often structured around the liturgical calendar. Monks and nuns typically lived in monasteries or convents, engaging in manual labor, study, and the pursuit of spiritual growth, while mendicants, such as Franciscans and Dominicans, relied on almsgiving and preached to laypeople. Their work often included teaching, providing for the poor, and performing charitable acts, reflecting their commitment to serving God and the community. Overall, their lives were marked by a balance of contemplation, community living, and active service.
The Franciscans were founded by Saint Francis of Assisi.
Conventual Franciscans was created in 1209.
I think we can safely say the Franciscans did accept female intellectuals, because there were Franciscan orders specifically for contemplative nuns. They were called the Poor Clares by many people.
The answer depends on WHERE daily life!
Neither Franciscans or Jesuits are monks.
He founded the Friars Minor which were later called Franciscans.