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Margaret of Lorraine, Duchess of Alençon (1463 at the castle of Vaudémont, Lorraine – 2 November 1521 in Argentan, Normandy) was a French noblewoman and a nun of the order of Poor Clares (Ordre des Clarisses). She was beatified in 1921.
Blessed Margaret of Lorraine was born of the ancient noble family of the Dues of Lorraine. Her earnest efforts to lead a virtuous life attracted attention very early in her life. After the death of her husband, Duke Rene of Alengcon, she assumed the government of the duchy.
Marguerite of Lorraine (22 July 1615 – 13 April 1672), Duchess of Orléans, was the wife of Gaston, younger brother of Louis XIII of France. As Gaston had married her in secret in defiance of the King, Louis had their marriage nullified when it became known.
Margaret of Lorraine, BLESSED, Duchess d’Alencon, religious of the order of Poor Clares, born in 1463 at the castle of Vaudemont ( Lorraine ); died at Argentan (Brittany) November 2, 1521.
Blessed Margaret of Lorraine was known for her unwavering piety and devotion to God. She lived a life of quiet sanctity, seeking to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ in her everyday actions. Her selflessness, simplicity, and commitment to prayer were an inspiration to those who knew her.
Name variations: Blessed Margaret of Lorraine, duchess of Alencon; Marguerite de Lorraine. Born in 1463; died on November 1, 1521; daughter of Yolande of Vaudemont (1428–1483) and Ferrey de Vaudemont also known as Frederick, count of Vaudemont; married René (d. 1492), duke of Alençon, on May 14, 1488; children: Charles, duke of Alençon ...
Margaret of Lorraine. November 2, Blessed. Source: Catholicsaints.info. Youngest daughter of Duke Frederick of Lorraine (in modern France and Jolanta Anjou; niece of Margaret of Anjou. Married René, Duke of Alençon, who was 23 years her senior, in 1488. Mother of three. Widowed in 1492.
