Depiction of St Francis Xavier (1506-1552), missionary who founded Jesuit order, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

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Depiction of St Francis Xavier (1506-1552) Spanish Jesuit missionary who founded Jesuit order with Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556) Apostle to the Indies. Sent by John III as missionary to Portuguese territories. Representation of his death near Canton, 2nd December 1552, (19th century).

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