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John of God

Ioannes Dei la

Portuguese soldier turned health-care worker, canonized by the Catholic Church (1495–1550)

  • Dated 8 March 1495 CE – 8 March 1550 CE
  • Recognised as Canonized saint, 16 October 1690 CE
  • Also called Saint John of God, João Cidade

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