St. Francis Xavier
Born in Navarre, Spain, on April 7, 1506. He attended the University of Paris, where, along with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, he was among the first members of the Society of Jesus. He became a missionary to India and then to Japan, but died before going to China, his ultimate goal. He died December 3, 1552. He is considered the greatest missionary since St. Paul himself.
Just a tidbit: My high school was Xavier School, Greenhills, San Juan, Philippines. =)
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Online: St. Francis Xavier
Patron Saints Index: St. Francis Xavier