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His parents were 'upper crust' - quite wealthy - and it was into this situation that Francis was born. However, he renounced all that and became among the poorest of the poor.

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Francis of Assisi was born into a wealthy family, so he was originally part of the upper class. However, he renounced his wealth and embraced a life of poverty and simplicity, eventually founding the Franciscan Order which emphasized humility and service to the poor.

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Q: What was the social class of Francis of Assisi?
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