St. Ignatius of Loyola

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Also Known As	San Ignacio de Loyola • Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Born	1491
Died	July 31, 1556 (aged 65) • Rome • Italy
Founder	Jesuits
Notable Works	“The Spiritual Exercises”
Subjects Of Study	mysticism • prayer • retreat
Role In	Counter-Reformation

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