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Where did St. Ignatius of Loyola study before attending the University of Paris?
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St. Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish theologian who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1534. The Jesuit order received official papal approval in 1540 and became a key player in the Counter-Reformation of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Before enrolling at the University of Paris in 1528, St. Ignatius of Loyola pursued his studies at several locations in Spain.1
His academic journey included:
- Barcelona: He studied here for nearly two years.2
- Alcalá: He transferred to this university in 1526, where he faced suspicion of heresy and was briefly imprisoned.2
- Salamanca: Following his time in Alcalá, he moved to Salamanca. He was again imprisoned and eventually forbidden from teaching until his studies were completed, which prompted his decision to leave Spain for Paris.2