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Francis Xavier letter, 1552 January 31 - Mets (12 K) |
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| Creator |
Francis Xavier, Saint, 1506-1552 |
| Title |
Francis Xavier letter, 1552 January 31. |
| Date created |
1552 |
| Format |
1 sheet (4 p.) ; 43 x 32 cm. |
| Abstract |
Letter written to King John III of Portugal from India, referring to Portuguese subjects in the Far East, whom the Saint commends for reward and recognition. Includes references to Fernão Mendes Pinto, the famous traveller and writer. |
| General notes |
Electronic reproduction. Chestnut Hill, Mass. : Boston College, University Libraries, 2011. Mode of access: Internet. |
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Spanish Jesuit. Francis Xavier was born in Navarre and studied at the University of Paris, where he met Ignatius of Loyola. He joined the Company of Jesus and at the request of King John III of Portugal, prepared to work in the missions of India. Francis Xavier visited India, Malaya and Japan before his death. |
| Link to Item |
2345/2018 |
| Use Restrictions |
Access to the original letter is restricted for reasons of preservation. |
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These materials are in the public domain. No copyright permissions are needed. Acknowledgement of the Boston College University Libraries as a source for borrowed images is requested. |
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Francis Xavier, Saint, 1506-1552 -- Correspondence |
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John, King of Portugal, 1502-1557 -- Correspondence |
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Pinto, Fernão Mendes, d. 1583 |
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Catholic Church -- Asia -- Clergy -- Correspondence |
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Catholic Church -- Missions -- Asia -- History -- Sources |
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Jesuits -- Asia -- Correspondence |
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Jesuits -- Missions -- Asia -- History -- 16th century |
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Missionaries -- Asia -- Correspondence |
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Missions -- Asia -- History -- 16th century -- Sources |
| Identifier |
MS2004-067 |
| Sys. No. |
000011669 |
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