1547 Luis dies. The family moves to Ar valo. Here Francisco marries Ana Izquierdo. The family moves to Medina del Campo. 1551-58 John attends the Catechism school.
Tries apprenticeships at various trades.
Serves as acolyte at La Magdalena. 1556 St. Ignatius Loyola dies. Philip II becomes king. 1559-63 John studies humanities and perhaps philosophy with the Jesuits. He also works at humble tasks for the hospital in Medina.