Teresa of Ávila
Deceased Q174880

Teresa of Ávila

Roman Catholic saint (1515-1582)

Born: March 28, 1515 (1515) · Ávila
Died: October 15, 1582 (1582) · Monastery of the Anunciación
Age at death: 67 years
Nationality Spain, Crown of Castile
Occupation writer, author, philosopher, poet, religious sister, founder of Catholic religious community, cloistered nun
Field of work religious reformer
Position held prior
Gender female

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