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John of God, Portuguese friar and saint (born 1495)

Historical image related to John of God, Portuguese friar and saint (born 1495) from March 8, 1550

John of God

16th-century Portuguese saint

John of God, O.H. was a Portuguese soldier turned healthcare worker in Spain, whose followers later formed the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a Catholic religious institute dedicated to the care of the poor, sick and those with mental disorders.
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March 8

Day of the year

March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.
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