Elias of Cortona

Elias Bonusbaro
Born	c. 1180 Bevilia near Assisi, Italy
Died	April 22, 1253(1253-04-22) (aged 72–73) Cortona
Other names	Elias Bombarone Elias Cortonensis Elia Coppi Elias of Cortona Brother Elias

Elias of Cortona^[a] (c. 1180 – April 22, 1253) was a close associate of Saint Francis of Assisi and one of the earliest followers to join the newly founded Order of Friars Minor. A lay brother, he rose to positions of significant leadership within the order, serving as both vicar general and minister general. Saint Francis himself appointed Elias vicar general in 1221.
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