Saint Dominic

Deceased Person

1170 – 1221

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Who was Saint Dominic?

Saint Dominic, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, often called Dominic de Guzmán and Domingo Félix de Guzmán, was a Spanish priest and founder of the Dominican Order. Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers.

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Born
1170
Caleruega
Also known as
  • St. Dominic
  • Dominic de Guzmán
  • Dominic of Osma
  • Domingo Félix de Guzmán
  • St. Dominic, Confessor
  • St. Dominic De Guzman
  • Saint Dominic De Guzman
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Spain
Died
Aug 6, 1221
Bologna

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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