Laelius Socinus was born into a family of distinguished lawyers. At the age of 5 his parents moved to Padua.
1539
5 December 1539
Faustus Socinus was born to Alexander Sozzini and Agnes Petrucci. His father died two years later. Along with his 2 sisters, Faustus was raised by his mother and grandmother. At age 22 he traveled to Lyon to engage in business.