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Aug 7, 2024 · St. Clare of Assisi (born July 16, 1194, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died August 11, 1253, Assisi; canonized 1255; feast day August 11) was an abbess and founder of the Poor Clares (Clarissines).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 2, 2014 · Clare died in 1253 and was canonized two years later by Pope Alexander IV. Early Years. Clare was born in Assisi, Italy, in 1193 to wealthy parents, and was taught to read and write as well as...
St. Clare of Assisi was born into the nobility of Assisi on July 16, 1194. She was known by members of her household to be a sensitive child, prayerful and kind. After hearing St. Francis preach, she confided in him her desire to live for God.
May 21, 2021 · HISTORY. Stephanie St. Clair, Harlem’s ‘Numbers Queen,’ Dominated the Gambling Underground and Made Millions. In the 1930s, the enigmatic figure ran an illegal lottery while championing...
- Sarah Durn
Chiara Offreduccio (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253), known as Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clara, Clair or Claire; Italian: Chiara d'Assisi), is an Italian saint who was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi.
Sep 14, 2022 · Nicknamed ‘Queenie’ and ‘Madame St. Clair’, Stephanie St. Clair (1897-1969) was one of the most famous racketeers in Harlem in the early 20th century. Known for her entrepreneurial, no-nonsense spirit, St. Clair ran a lucrative illegal numbers game, lent money and forcefully collected debts, becoming a multi-millionaire in today’s ...
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St. Clair died quietly and still wealthy in 1969, shortly before her 73rd birthday. "Bumpy" Johnson, who had come back to live with her and to write poetry, had died one year earlier. [ 10 ] [ 2 ] However, her death was not mentioned in any newspaper of the era.
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