About Bernardino of Siena
Lived 1380 – 1444 (aged 63). Bernardino of Siena was a theologian, regular priest, preacher, confessor, roman Catholic cleric and regular cleric.
Bernardino of Siena, OFM (also Bernardine or Bernadine; born Bernardino degli Albizzeschi; 8 September 138020 May 1444), was an Italian Catholic priest and Franciscan missionary preacher in the Republic of Siena. He was a systematizer of scholastic economics.
His preaching and his "bonfires of the vanities" established his reputation in his own lifetime; they were frequently directed against gambling, infanticide, sorcery/witchcraft, sodomy, Jews, Gypsies, usury, and the like. Bernardino was canonized by Pope Nicholas V in 1450 and is called "the Apostle of Italy" for his efforts to revive Italian Catholicism in the 15th century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bernardino of Siena?
Italian Franciscan and saint (1380–1444)
When was Bernardino of Siena born?
Bernardino of Siena was born on 8 September 1380 in Massa Marittima.
When did Bernardino of Siena die?
Bernardino of Siena died on 20 May 1444 in L'Aquila.
What was Bernardino of Siena's occupation?
Bernardino of Siena was a theologian, regular priest, preacher, confessor, roman Catholic cleric and regular cleric.
What nationality was Bernardino of Siena?
Bernardino of Siena's recorded nationality: Siena.
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