Claudio Acquaviva

Claudio Acquaviva (14 September 1543 – 31 January 1615) was the fifth Superior general of the Society of Jesus.

Quotes about Claudio Acquaviva

• Influence exercised by the Jesuits, in their golden age, was largely due to the far-seeing policy of Aquaviva, who is undoubtedly the greatest general that has governed the Society.
  • Ethelred Luke Taunton, Aquaviva, Claudio

• Acquaviva was chosen by a strong majority. His subsequent career justified the wisdom of the choice.
  • Thomas Joseph Campbell, Claudius Acquaviva (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia