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Why was father serra's life so important?

Because he built the missions.


What did Father Serra do in life?

He built 9 missions in California.


Did father serra have kids?

No, Father Junipero Serra did not have any children. He was a Franciscan friar who dedicated his life to missionary work and establishing missions in California.


What country was Father Serra in?

Father Serra, or Junípero Serra, was a Franciscan friar of the 1700s. Father Serra lived in different countries throughout his 70-year-old life. Serra was born in the town of Petra on the Mediterranean island of Majorca. Majorca is Spain's largest island. Therefore, as of his birth year of 1713, Father Serra was in Spain. He remained here until 1749, when Serra traveled to North America and taught at Mexico City. So Father Serra also has been to Mexico. He remained here until 1768, when he visited Baja California. From here he embarked on a journey to the California of the United States. Serra jumped between the U.S. and Mexico until his death in 1784, in Carmel, California. Overall, the countries that Father Serra was in are Spain, Mexico and the United States of America.


Did father Serra have sisters and brothers?

Father Junípero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary, was an only child and did not have any siblings. He dedicated his life to missionary work in the Americas, particularly in California.


Which Indians did father Serra help?

Father Junipero Serra helped the Native American Indians in California, specifically the Chumash, Tongva, and Ohlone tribes. He founded mission churches to convert them to Christianity and introduced them to European agricultural techniques. However, his methods and treatment of the indigenous people have been criticized for their negative impact on their culture and way of life.


How many missions did St. Junipero Serra start during his life?

Father Serra founded 9 missions but he is not yet a saint. He will be canonized in September of 2015.


Who devoted his life to educating and converting Native Americans to Christianity in California?

Father Junipero Serra


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Why did Father Serra founded the missions?

he joined it because he wanted to make the best of his life before he passed away.


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