Teresa of Ávila
Roman Catholic saint (1515-1582)
Teresa of Ávila was born on March 28, 1515 (Julian calendar) in Ávila and died on October 15, 1582 in Monastery of the Anunciación, aged about 67. Recorded occupations: writer, philosopher, founder of Catholic religious community, religious sister, cloistered nun and poet. Country of citizenship: Spain and Crown of Castile. Positions held include prior. Fields of work: religious reformer. Notable works include “The Interior Castle”.
- Born
- March 28, 1515 (Julian calendar) · Ávila
- Died
- October 15, 1582 · Monastery of the Anunciación
- Age at death
- about 67
- Citizenship
- Spain, Crown of Castile
- Occupations
- writer, philosopher, founder of Catholic religious community, religious sister, cloistered nun, poet
- Positions held
- prior
- Notable works
- The Interior Castle
- Wikipedia editions
- 77 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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