St. Francis Borgia was a Spanish nobleman, born into an influential family. He initially served in the imperial court and made a career there. However, he gave up his public life and his possessions due to series of life events. He joined the Society of Jesus and was instrumental in spreading the Jesuits’ influence all over Europe.
He helped established the Jesuit College in Gandia which was made into a university. He was elected as head of the Jesuits at the age of 55. He focused on growing and spreading faith through the Society of Jesus in Europe. He was regarded as the second founder of the Jesuits. He passed away in 1572.
