Saint Fancis of Assisi Saint Francis was born in 1182, in
Assisi Italy. His real name is Giovanni Francesco
Bernardone, but his father wanted him to be called Francis.
He received very little education as a child, even though his
father was a rich merchant. His father, Pietro di Bernardone,
was a wealthy merchant, and his mother's name was Pica.
Francis always dreamed about riding through the town as a
hero. His father wanted Francis to learn about being a silk
merchant, but Francis wasn't interested. Later, the city he
lived in, Assissi, got into a battle with a neighboring city of
Perugia, and Francis fought in the battle. He bought fancy
horses, swords, and clothes to impress others. He was
captured and put in jail for 1 year, and during this time he
came down with a severe illness. After he was released from
prison he decided to change his life. Francis visited many
places, but lived in Assisi Italy. He had also lived in Mt.
Subasio in 1208. There, during mass,......
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