John of God
Organization founder
1495 – 1550
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Who was John of God?
John of God, O.H. was a Portuguese-born soldier turned health-care worker in Spain, whose followers later formed the Brothers Hospitallers of St. John of God, a worldwide Catholic religious institute dedicated to the care of the poor sick and those suffering from mental disorders. He has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church, and is considered one of Spain's leading religious figures.
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- Born
- Mar 8, 1495
Montemor-o-Novo - Also known as
- S João de Deus
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Spain
- Portugal
- Died
- Mar 8, 1550
Granada
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on July 23, 2013
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