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... such a huge event Pietro Bernardone was furious for his wife has baptized his son when the last thing he wanted was the man of God in him, and renamed him Francesco; which was equivalent to calling him a Frenchman. Because of his father's wealth Francis enjoyed a rich easy life growing up. Everyone loved Francis for his constantly charming and happy persona. As ... ...
Saint Francis of Assis was born Francesco Bernardone, in Assisi, Italy in 1181. Francis was born into a well off family. Francis's father Pietro was a successful merchant selling fabrics and spices; he had hoped Francis would follow in ... ...
St. Francis was originally named Giovanni Francesco Bernardone. He was born in 1182 within a small Italian town refered to as Assisi. As a child St. Francis did not receive a formal education, even though his father was a wealthy merchant. ... ...
... cloth. In his absence, his mother had him baptized him John. When his father arrived home, he was outraged to find his son named John, and had it changed to Francesco, or "Frenchman". When Francis was about 10, his wealthy parents sent him to Saint George's, a school near the city walls of Assisi. The school belonged to the Church of Saint ... ...
