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Italian Catholic activist (–)

Pier Giorgio Frassati (6 April – 4 July ) was an Italian Catholic activist and a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic.^[2] He was dedicated to Catholic social justice issues and joined several charitable organizations, including Catholic Action and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,^[3] to better aid the poor and less fortunate living in his hometown of Turin; he put his own pious beliefs into practice to cater to their needs and was best known for his devotion and amiable character.^[4][5]

Frassati was an avid mountaineer who often climbed with his friends; he was an able swimmer and athlete best known for engaging in such social activities with a range of like-minded friends.^[6] His charitable outreach towards others knew no bounds for he identified with and aided the poor and ill from his childhood.

His social status granted him greater freedom in aiding others who