Home › Authors › Francis of Assisi 👤 Francis of Assisi 1 book Biography Saint Francis of Assisi (Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; 1181/1182 – October 3, 1226) was a Catholic deacon and preacher. He also was the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans. Books by Francis of Assisi Major Writings of Saint Franci Major Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi 2011