Clare of Assisi

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Clare of As·si·si (klâr;

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), Saint 1194-1253.

Italian nun and religious leader who founded with Saint Francis of Assisi the first Franciscan order of nuns, the Poor Clares. She was canonized in 1255.

Clare of Assisi

(Biographies / Clare of Assisi, Saint (1194-1253) M, Italian, RELIGION: nun, RELIGION: saint) Saint. 1194-1253, Italian nun; founder of the Franciscan Order of Poor Clares. Feast day: Aug. 11

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