Joseph of Anchieta
Spanish Jesuit saint and missionary
Born
March 9th, 1534
491 years ago
Died
1597
428 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Spain
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Born in 1534, this Spanish Jesuit served as a missionary in Brazil. Arriving in 1553, he dedicated life to spreading Christianity among the indigenous people. He founded several Jesuit missions and played a crucial role in education and religious instruction. His writings included poems and plays in the Tupi language, aimed at literacy and evangelization. Canonized in 2014, he is revered in the Catholic Church, particularly in Brazil.
Founded numerous Jesuit missions in Brazil
Wrote religious and educational materials in Tupi
Canonized as a saint in 2014
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