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Diego Laynez

(1512-1565) Superior General of the Society of Jesus · Spain · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 53

Diego Laynez, S.J. was a Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian, a New Christian, and the second Superior General of the Society of Jesus after the founder Ignatius of Loyola. He was born in Almazán and died in Rome.

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Country
Spain
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1512 to 1565 · aged 53