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==Early Life==
==Early Life==
St. Anthony was named Ferdinand, born in Lisbon, Spain, now Portugal. His parents, Martin Bouillon is a descendant of the renowned Godfrey de Bouillon, commander of the First Crusade and Theresa Tavejra, descendant of Froila I, fourth king of Asturia, Spain. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01556a.htm St. Anthony of Padua] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> They were one of the most prominent families of the city.
St. Anthony was named Ferdinand, born in Lisbon, Spain, now Portugal. His parents, Martin Bouillon is a descendant of the renowned Godfrey de Bouillon, commander of the First Crusade and his mother, Theresa Tavejra, descendant of Froila I, fourth king of Asturia, Spain. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01556a.htm St. Anthony of Padua] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> They were one of the most prominent families of the city.
At the age of 15 he entered the religious order of St. Augustine.
At the age of 15 he entered the religious order of St. Augustine.