Wivina
12th-century Christian saint
About Wivina
Lived 1103 – 1168 (aged 64–65). Wivina was a christian nun.
Wivina (1103–1168) was a Benedictine abbess. Born in Oisy, France, she refused all offers of marriage, becoming, aged 23, a hermit at Groot-Bijgaarden, near Brussels. She later accepted land from Count Godfrey of Brabant on which she built a monastery, serving as its first abbess.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wivina?
12th-century Christian saint
When was Wivina born?
Wivina was born in 1103 in Oisy-le-Verger.
When did Wivina die?
Wivina died in 1168 in Groot-Bijgaarden.
What was Wivina's occupation?
Wivina was a christian nun.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wivina. https://biography.guide/wivina/
MLA: "Wivina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wivina/.
Chicago: "Wivina." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wivina/.
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