Question

After being injured in battle, this Spanish nobleman and soldier founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). He and his followers became "soldiers for God" who took oaths of obedience to the pope. They sought to stem the spread of Protestantism and spread Catholicism around the world. Who is this individual?

A) Ignatius Loyola
B) Martin Luther
C) John Calvin
D) Philip II of Spain

Answer 1

Ignatius Loyola

Step-by-step explanation:

The Spanish nobleman and soldier who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) after being injured in battle is Ignatius Loyola. He and his followers became soldiers for God who took oaths of obedience to the pope, seeking to stem the spread of Protestantism and spread Catholicism around the world.