Francis Xavier Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Francis Xavier, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Spain.

4 records1506–15424 events3 places

Chronological biography

1506

Birth of Francis Xavier7 April 1506

Religion / Society of Jesus (Jesuit) · Navarre

Birth of Francis Xavier

1542

Missionary Work in Goa1542

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Saint · Jesuit Missionary · Goa

Preaches, teaches children and ministers to patients during his first months in Goa.

Arrival in Goa6 May 1542

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Saint · Jesuit Missionary · Goa

Arrives at Goa on 6 May 1542, beginning the major Asian phase of his Jesuit missionary career.

Mission to Fishery CoastOctober 1542

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Saint · Jesuit Missionary · South India

Leaves Goa for the Pearl Fishery Coast of southern India and begins sustained missionary work among coastal communities.

Titles and roles

Saint · Jesuit Missionary

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.