About Ascelina
Lived 1121 – 1195 (aged 73–74). Ascelina was a French nun.
Ascelina (1121–1195), was a French Cistercian nun and mystic.
Ascelina spent the majority of her life at the Cistercian convent at Boulancourt, Haute-Marne, France. It is believed that she was a relative of St. Bernard.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ascelina?
Cistercian nun and mystic
When was Ascelina born?
Ascelina was born in 1121.
When did Ascelina die?
Ascelina died in 1195.
What was Ascelina's occupation?
Ascelina was a nun.
What nationality was Ascelina?
Ascelina was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ascelina. https://biography.guide/ascelina/
MLA: "Ascelina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ascelina/.
Chicago: "Ascelina." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ascelina/.
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