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Ignatius of Loyola

Spanish Catholic priest and theologian (1491–1556)

Ignatius of Loyola has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 9, 1491 in Azpeitia, Spain.

Born

June 9, 1491

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: August 10, 1556

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Azpeitia, Spain
Birthplace detail
Born at Oratory of the Holy House of Loyola
Professions
founder of Catholic religious community, soldier, Catholic theologian, Latin Catholic priest
Citizenship
Spain, Crown of Castile

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 9, 1491 (Integrated Authority File) or November 10, 1491 (BeWeB) or November 1, 1491 (Great Norwegian Encyclopedia) or October 3, 1491 (Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

November 10, 1491

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

October 3, 1491

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

More about Ignatius of Loyola

Birth name
Iñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Ignatius of Loyola born?

Ignatius of Loyola was born in Azpeitia, Spain.

What was Ignatius of Loyola’s name at birth?

Ignatius of Loyola’s recorded birth name is Iñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola.

When did Ignatius of Loyola die?

Ignatius of Loyola died on August 10, 1556.