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History Search: Women Living and Loving in History 5
Catherine of Siena (a Doctor of the Church) 1347-1380 Born on the Feast of the Annunciation with her twin sister, who sadly did not survive. She was the youngest of 25 children; her father was a successful wool dyer. She … Continue reading
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History Search: A Woman Living and Loving in History 4
Bridget of Sweden 1303-1373 Her mom died when she was only 12. Her aunt then took care of Bridget. When she was fourteen (16 in other texts), she married an 18 year old young man named Ulf. Together, they had … Continue reading
History Search: A Woman Living in Loving in History 3
Elizabeth of Portugal (1271-1336) Her father was Peter III, King of Aragon in Spain, and she was named after her aunt, St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Her grandfather made sure that she would be well-educated. When she was 12 (remember the … Continue reading
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