John of God, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John of God

saint

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1495

Place of Birth: Montemor-o-Novo, Alentejo region, Portugal

Date of Death: 08-Mar-1550

Profession: mercenary, nurse, bookseller, philosopher, herder

Nationality: Portugal

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John of God, O.H.
(March 8, 1495 – March 8, 1550) (Portuguese: João de Deus, Spanish: Juan de Dios, and Latin: Joannes Dei) was a Portuguese soldier turned health-care worker in Spain, whose followers later formed the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a worldwide Catholic religious institute dedicated to the care of the poor, sick, and those suffering from mental disorders.
He has been canonized by the Catholic Church, and is considered one of the leading religious figures in the Iberian Peninsula.