Junípero Serra

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1. When was Junípero Serra born?November 24, 1713
2. Where was Junípero Serra born?Petra, Mallorca, Spain
3. When did Junípero Serra die?August 28, 1784
4. Who was Junípero Serra?Junípero Serra was a Spanish priest born in 1713 on the island of Mallorca. He joined the Franciscan Order, taught philosophy and theology, and later became a missionary in the New World.
5. What did Junípero Serra do in California?In 1769 he started Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the first of 21 Spanish missions in California. Over 15 years he founded eight missions from San Diego to San Francisco, building churches, farms, and schools.

Franciscan Order: A mendicant Catholic order founded by St. Francis of Assisi, characterized by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and a focus on missionary work.
New Spain: The viceroyalty established by the Spanish Crown in 1535, encompassing territories that now include Mexico, Central America, and parts of the western United States.
Canonization: The formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person a saint, recognizing them for their holiness and exemplary life.
Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a particular region or territory, who have maintained distinct cultural identities and societal structures.