First name and chronology

Bonaventure

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Bonaventure, between 1301 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Francis de Sales, celebrated on January 29th.

Chronology of the name Bonaventure

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 1301-1400 Blessed Bonaventure Bonaccorsi A former leader of the Ghibelline faction in Pistoia, Bonaventure Bonaccorsi converted under the influence of Saint Phil…
  2. 1431-1491 Bonaventure Tornielli Priest of the Order of the Servants of Mary and famous itinerant preacher of the 15th century, known for his rigorous as…
  3. 1567-1622 Saint Francis de Sales (Bishop and Prince of Geneva) Bishop of Geneva residing in Annecy, Francis de Sales was one of the great Catholic reformers of the 17th century. Famou…
  4. 1620-1684 Bonaventure of Barcelona Spanish Franciscan religious (1620-1684), founder of the Riformella and spiritual retreat convents (Ritiri) in Italy, be…
  5. 1871-1936 Giacinto Longhin Giacinto Longhin (1863-1936) was an Italian Capuchin bishop who led the Diocese of Treviso for thirty-two years, noted f…

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Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Bonaventure's feast day?

The feast of Bonaventure is celebrated on January 29th, in memory of Saint Francis de Sales.

How many saints are named Bonaventure?

5 saints and blesseds bear the name Bonaventure, including Saint Francis de Sales, Bonaventure Bonaccorsi, Giacinto Longhin, Bonaventure Tornielli and Bonaventure of Barcelona.

Who is the most famous saint named Bonaventure?

The most famous saint named Bonaventure is Saint Francis de Sales (16th century).