About Gertrude Lemmens
Lived 1914 – 2000 (aged 86). Gertrude Lemmens was a Dutch missionary and nun, known for Aged, Mentally Challenged and Orphans.
Awards and recognition Over time, Sister Gertrude came to be described as the "Mother Teresa of Pakistan" or the Angel of Karachi.
Death Sister Gertrude died on 27 October 2000 at age 86, and was buried on 1 November, which was the sixty-fourth anniversary of her first arrival in British India. According to an obituary, her colleagues described her as loveable, warm and full of humour. "Her face beamed from her pictures on the mantle in the lounge of Dar-ul-Sukun".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gertrude Lemmens?
Dutch missionary (1914–2000)
When was Gertrude Lemmens born?
Gertrude Lemmens was born on 14 July 1914 in Venray.
When did Gertrude Lemmens die?
Gertrude Lemmens died on 30 October 2000 in Karachi.
What was Gertrude Lemmens's occupation?
Gertrude Lemmens was a missionary and nun.
What was Gertrude Lemmens known for?
Gertrude Lemmens was known for Aged, Mentally Challenged and Orphans.
What nationality was Gertrude Lemmens?
Gertrude Lemmens was Dutch.
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