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Saint Dominic

1170–1221 · 13th century · Also known as Dominic de Guzmán, Dominic of Caleruega

Saint Dominic, born Domingo de Guzmán at Caleruega in Castile, was the founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. Sent to Languedoc to preach against the Cathars, he founded a house for converted women at Prouille and in 1215 a community of preachers in Toulouse. Pope Honorius III approved the order in 1216, and it spread rapidly across Europe.

Saint Dominic
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