Chiara Gambacorti
Chiara Gambacorti (1362 – 17 April 1420) – born Vittoria – was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious from the Order of Preachers. Gambacorti was born to rich merchants and was left a widow after a brief marriage. She escaped a second marriage after becoming a professed religious despite her father's fierce resistance.
Chiara Gambacorti | |
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| Born | 1362 Venice, Republic of Venice |
| Died | 17 April 1420 Pisa, Republic of Florence |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 4 March 1830, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Pius VIII |
| Feast | 17 April |
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Her beatification received ratification from Pope Pius VIII on 4 March 1830 after her local 'cultus' received confirmation.
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