Jesuits (jan 1, 1540 – jan 1, 1773)
Description:
A religious order known as the Society of Jesus, created to strengthen support of the Church during the Counter-Reformation. Founded by Ignatius de Loyola in 1534, these "soldiers of the Counter-Reformation" were committed to doing good deeds in order to achieve salvation.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1540
jan 1, 1773
~ 233 years