Aquaviva

Aquaviva, general of the Jesuits, was born in 1543 of an old Neapolitan family, and died at Rome, January 31, 1615. Entering the order at the age of twenty-five, he became its head thirteen years later. His principal work was the organisation of the body, and his ordinance regulating the studies of the Jesuits became famous under the title 'Ratio Studiorum' (Rome, 1586). His opinions are still regarded as authoritative by the order.