He was born in Dalmatia, but according to the recollections of László Orosz, S.J., he became Hungarian. He was preparing to become a missionary, but died during his journey due to a sudden illness. “A few days ago, on July 4, Father Lukács Bakranin, after enduring a painful illness with wonderful patience and great fortitude, exchanged his temporal life for the eternal. His death is mourned by the Spanish Jesuits and their Indian [American] representatives. They mourn him all the more bitterly because they loved and esteemed him for his dignified demeanor, as well as for his outstanding knowledge. For once, when he was invited to theological debates at the school, he presented and explained his objections so brilliantly that the Spanish professors were forced to admit that this Hungarian had rescued them from a deeply rooted misconception. Until then, they had believed that outside of Spain, the speculative sciences were either held in low esteem or not pursued seriously.” (Tihamér Lacza)