Academy of American Franciscan history
Variant names
Americans,
Spanish; Castilian,
English,
Portuguese,
Latin,
Biographical notes:
Organizational History
The Franciscan Order is the common term for the Order of Friars Minor; the Order of Friars Minor, Capuchin; the Order of Friars Minor, Conventual; the Third Order Regular of St. Francis; and a number of other related communities of men or women. Originally founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209, the Order is mendicant (dependent on charity for their livelihood), apostolic, and contemplative.
From the guide to the Academy of American Franciscan History microfilm collection, 1526-1972, bulk 1700-1800, (The Bancroft Library)
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Subjects:
- Christianity and culture
- Missions
Occupations:
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Places:
- Latin America (as recorded)
