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Don Bosco, also known as St. John Bosco, was an Italian Catholic priest, educator, and writer who dedicated his life to the well-being and education of young people, particularly the disadvantaged. He was born on August 16, 1815, in Piedmont, Italy, and died on January 31, 1888. He was canonized on April 1, 1934, by Pope Pius XI. He founded the Salesian Congregation, a religious order focused on youth ministry. He was known for his innovative educational methods and his deep love and concern for young people, earning him the title "Father, Teacher, and Friend of the Youth".