Famous Deaths
Francis Xavier (1506-1552)
Navarrese Catholic missionary to Far East, co-founder of the Society of Jesus, and saint, dies of a fever on the Chinese island of Shangchuan at 46
Died in 1552 1552 Highlights
About December 3, 1552
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 471 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide