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Joined the Capuchin Friars at age 16. Studied theology, the Bible, French,
German, Greek, Spanish, Syriac, and Hebrew at the University of Padua.
Priest. Taught theology. Served as linguist and military chaplain. Famous,
effective and forceful preacher in any of his several languages. Wrote
catechisms.
Diplomat. Rallied the German princes to fight the Turks, and was asked to
lead the army into battle carrying no weapon but a crucifix; the Turks
were completely defeated.
Master general of his order in 1602. Carried out important and successful
peace missions to Munich and Madrid.
In 1956, the Capuchin order compiled fifteen volumes of his sermons,
letters and writings. Proclaimed Apostolic Doctor of the Church by Pope
John XXIII in 1959.
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