In the context of Decoration for a Thesis in Honor of Saint Francis Solano, explain the St. Francis Solano of the Historical background.
The honoree of the thesis defense at Santa Maria in Aracoeli was a member of the Franciscan Order and a subset of the organization sent on mission to the Viceroyalty of Peru during the times of the colonial Spanish Empire. Franciscans in Peru were both utilized by the Spanish Crown as well as the Catholic church. The crown sought to seek cooperation with the indigenous populations of the region through religious connection, while the church viewed it as an opportunity to evangelize the people of the new world. St. Francis himself was particularly successful in the attempt to grow close with the indigenous peoples. His ability to communicate in various native dialects allowed him to form significant connections within the communities in which he served. It was for this reason that the thesis described in etching was dedicated to him personally.
Franciscan Santa Maria in Aracoeli Catholic church Franciscans Viceroyalty of Peru etching