Francis, de Sales, 1567-1622
He was a French bishop, writer, Doctor of the Church, and Roman Catholic saint born in Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie, France). He served as Prince-Bishop of Geneva, residing in Annecy, and he founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary.
- HMML ID
- 924588299973
- PURL
- LC name
- Francis, de Sales, Saint, 1567-1622
- HMML name
- Francis, de Sales, 1567-1622
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
- Getty
Variants
- De Sales, Francis
- Francesco, di Sales
- Francis, of Sales
- Francisco, de Sales
- Franciscus, de Sales
- Franciscus, Salesius
- Fransīs Sālāsiyūs
- Franz, von Sales
- François, de Sales
- Proinsias, de Sales
Name elements
- Given names
- Francis
- Family names
- Sales
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1567-08-21
- Death date
- 1622-12-28
- Centuries
- 16th century CE ● 17th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Place died
- Place residence
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Prince-Bishop of Geneva
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Personal relationships
- Related to
- Colleagues
General notes
- Description
- القديس فرنسيس سالاسيوس=al-Qiddīs Fransīs Sālāsiyūs
- Citations
- NDU 00029, Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, accessed June 22, 2023, https://w3id.org/vhmml/readingRoom/view/607735.
Preferred citation
"Francis, de Sales, 1567-1622." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified July 01, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/924588299973
Change notes
- Date added
- 2021-10-02
- Last edited
- 2023-07-01