Blessed Angelo Tancredi Biography
Blessed Angelo Tancredi Profile. Born: late 12th Century in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 1258 AD in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on February 13.
Blessed Angelo Tancredi Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
|
| Date of Birth | late 12th Century |
|---|---|
| Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Not Married |
| Profession | Knight |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 1258 AD |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Feast Day | February 13 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre-congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
Angelo was born to a noble family and became a knight. In 1223, he went to service with Cardinal Leone Brancaleone in Rome where he met Saint Francis of Assisi. He gave up on his military career and became the first student of St. Francis and one of the first Franciscan friars been the first knight to join the order.
He became one of the famous legends of the three Companions about Francis. Angelo also nursed Francis during his final days of illness.
Follow @ReadingCatholic
