Definition of Frances of Assisi: A Person

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Frances of Assisi - 1182 - 1226 - Saint Francis of Assisi was an Italian man who abandoned his wealth and worldly possessions to preach in poverty. Frances' charm attracted many followers who took vows of poverty. Pope Innocent III established the group as the order of Franciscan Friars. person

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Figure 6: The Intellectual Centers of Medieval Europe
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John Cairns 2009-03-28