Giovanni Parenti
Successor of St. Francis of Assisi · Academics · Died 1250
Giovanni Parenti was an Italian Friar Minor and St. Francis of Assisi's successor as head of the order. With a legal background, he served as Minister Provincial in Spain before being chosen Minister General in 1227.
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Parenti held a literal interpretation of poverty as it applied to the order; a view that was not shared by everyone. He stepped down in 1232 and was succeeded by Elias of Cortona.
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1250
