Conrad of Ascoli was a 13th-century Italian Franciscan priest and missionary born into the noble Miliani family. After joining the Order of Friars Minor in his hometown, he pursued advanced theological studies in Assisi and Perugia. He eventually earned a doctorate in theology and served as a teacher in Rome and Paris. Known for his deep devotion to the Holy Trinity and his ascetic lifestyle, he traveled extensively to preach, including a mission to various provinces in Libya.