Historical Events tagged with "pampeluna"
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Military & Warfare
Ignatius of Loyola Wounded in Battle
May 20th, 1521 503 years ago
Ignatius of Loyola was wounded during a battle near Pampeluna, which significantly altered his life's path. As a soldier in the Spanish army, he participated in an effort to defend the region against the French. During the intense conflict, he sustained a serious injury to his leg, leading to an extended recovery period. This injury would ultimately set him on a spiritual journey, transforming him from a soldier into a religious leader.
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