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Saint Francis Borgia: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Francisco de Borja y Aragón
Born October 28, 1510 • Gandía • Spain
Died September 30, 1572 or October 1, 1572 • Rome • Italy
House / Dynasty Borgia family
Subjects Of Study Jesuits

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