Robert Ignatius Burns

Robert Ignatius Burns, S.J. (1921–2008) was a prominent American historian and Jesuit priest specializing in medieval Spanish history and the Pacific Northwest's Indian wars. Born in San Francisco, he entered the Society of Jesus, earned advanced degrees in history and theology, and was ordained a priest in 1952. His prolific scholarship includes over 30 books and 200 articles, notably 'The Jesuits and the Indian Wars of the Northwest' and 'The Crusader Kingdom of Valencia.'[1][2]

San Francisco, California, USA Aug 16, 1921
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