About Catherine Arnauld
Lived 1590 – 1651 (aged 60). Catherine Arnauld was a French nun.
Catherine Arnauld (1590–1651) was a French religious figure of the 17th century, belonging to the Arnauld family of Jansenists. She was the eldest daughter of Antoine Arnauld (lawyer) (1560–1619).
She married Isaac Le Maistre, conseiller du roi (King's Councillor), and they had many children, including Antoine Le Maistre, Simon Le Maistre and Louis-Isaac Lemaistre de Sacy. After her husband's death she became a nun and retired to Port-Royal.
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Who was Catherine Arnauld?
French religious figure of the 18th century
When was Catherine Arnauld born?
Catherine Arnauld was born on 9 June 1590.
When did Catherine Arnauld die?
Catherine Arnauld died on 22 January 1651 in Magny-les-Hameaux.
What was Catherine Arnauld's occupation?
Catherine Arnauld was a nun.
What nationality was Catherine Arnauld?
Catherine Arnauld was French.
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