In a way he did, but Saint Ignatius of Loyola was the founder of the Jesuits (society of Jesus). the Jesuits are still a strong educational force in third world countries and missionaries to the new world as well.
Ignatius was born in the year 1491 at Loyola, Guipuzcoa, Spain as Inigo Lopez de Loyola.
Yes, he died on July 31, 1556, in Rome.
St. Ignatius of Loyola changed his name around the age of 32 after a spiritual awakening during his recovery from a battle injury in 1521. He went from being Ignazio López de Loyola to Ignatius of Loyola to better reflect his devotion to Christ.
St. Ignatius Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, in 1540. He is known for his role in the Counter-Reformation, promoting education, missionary work, and a strict adherence to the Pope's authority. St. Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises are a significant contribution to Christian spirituality.
Ten of the first companions of St. Ignatius of Loyola were later declared saints by the Catholic Church.
Ignatius was born in the year 1491 at Loyola, Guipuzcoa, Spain as Inigo Lopez de Loyola.
Ignatius was born in the year 1491 at Loyola, Guipuzcoa, Spain as Inigo Lopez de Loyola.
Ignatius was from the town of Loyola, thus his name.
Ignatius Loyola was from Spain.
St. Ignatius of Loyola was 65 years old when he died on July 31, 1556.
St. Ignatius of Loyola composed his Exercises from 1522 to 1524.
Ignatius was born in the year 1491 at Loyola, Guipuzcoa, Spain as Inigo Lopez de Loyola.
St. Ignatius of Loyola was a priest and founder of the religious order called the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
Be more specific. There are many St. Ignatius (St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Ignatius Loyola, etc.)
The language in which St Ignatius de Loyola spoke his last words was Spanish.
If you mean Ignatius of Loyola, his name at birth was Inigo Onaz Lopez de Loyola.
The feats day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is on July 31.