Capuchins
Religious mendicant order of reformed Francicans founded in 1525 by Matteo da Bascio as an autonomous branch of the Franciscans. The Carmlite nuns were founded in 1452 by Fray John Soreth (1395?-1471), Prior-General of the order.
- HMML ID
- 740288100490
- PURL
- LC name
- Capuchins
- HMML name
- Capuchins
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
Variants
- Cappucciati
- Cappuccini
- Capuchin Friars
- Capuchin Order
- Capuchinhos
- Capuchinos
- Capucins
- Frades Menores Capuchinhos
- Franciscan Friars Minor Capuchin
- Frati minori cappuccini
Organization information
- Organization type
- Friars
- Foundation date
- 1525
- Centuries
- 16th century CE ● 17th century CE ● 18th century CE ● 19th century CE ● 20th century CE ● 21st century CE
- Countries
- Languages
- Fields of activity
Organization relationships
- Parent organizations
- Associates
Preferred citation
"Capuchins." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified May 28, 2021. https://w3id.org/haf/organization/740288100490
Change notes
- Date added
- 2021-05-27
- Last edited
- 2021-05-28