Catherine of Siena
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Catherine of Siena was an Italian mystic, pious laywoman, and diplomat who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing and advocacy. Canonized in 1461, she is revered as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church due to her extensive theological authorship. She is also considered to have influenced Italian literature.
When
- First attested
- 1347 CE
- Attested period
- 1347 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Lived 1347–1380 CE; canonized 1461 CE.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), known as Catherine of Siena, was an Italian mystic, pious laywoman, and diplomat who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter-writing and advocacy. Canonized in 1461, she is revered as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church”
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