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Louise of Orléans (Louise-Marie Thérèse Charlotte Isabelle; 3 April 1812 – 11 October 1850) was the first Queen of the Belgians as the second wife of King Leopold I from their marriage on 9 August 1832 until her death in 1850. She was the second child and eldest daughter of the French king Louis Philippe I and his wife, Maria Amalia of the ...
- 9 August 1832 – 11 October 1850
Unlike St. Vincent, who was of humble origin, St. Louise de Marillac was born in 1598 and grew up in an illustrious French family. Like St. Vincent, however, she was to attain to sainthood through trials, difficulties, and suffering. At the age of 22, she married Antoine Le Gras, Secretary to the Queen Regent, Marie de Medicis.
Mar 25, 2024 · St. Louise de Marillac (born August 12, 1591, Paris/Ferrières, France—died March 15, 1660, Paris; canonized March 11, 1934; feast day March 15) was a cofounder with St. Vincent de Paul of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, a congregation of laywomen dedicated to teaching and hospital work. Louise was a member of the powerful de ...
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Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans (9 December 1709 – 16 June 1742) was Queen of Spain as the wife of King Louis I. Their reign is regarded as one of the shortest in history, lasting for seven months. Louise Élisabeth was the fourth daughter to survive to adulthood born to Philippe II, Duke of Orléans and Françoise Marie de Bourbon .
- 15 January 1724 – 31 August 1724
- 21 June 1742, Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris, France
St. Louise. Louise de Marillac was born in Meux, France. She came from a wealthy family but unfortunately was dealt tragedy in her young life. She lost both of her parents, her mother as a young child and her father at age 15, leaving her an orphan. Louise wanted to become a nun but was discouraged from doing so by her priest who arranged a ...
Louise of Lorraine (French: Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont; 30 April 1553 – 29 January 1601) was Queen of France as the wife of King Henry III from their marriage on 15 February 1575 until his death on 2 August 1589.
Louise de Marillac D.C., also known as Louise Le Gras, (August 12, 1591 – March 15, 1660) was the co-founder, with Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity. She is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
