Louis Bertrand
Spanish missionary and saint
Born
1526
499 years ago
Died
October 9th, 1581
443 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Spain
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Served as a missionary in South America, focusing on the conversion of indigenous peoples. Established missions in various locations, including Venezuela and Colombia. Played a significant role in the spread of Catholicism during the Spanish colonization period.
Missionary work in South America
Canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church
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