Louise of Savoy (nun)


Louise of Savoy, O.S.C.
Princess, widow and nun
Born28 December 1461
Duchy of Savoy
Died24 July 1503
Orbe, Old Swiss Confederacy
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified1839 by Pope Gregory XVI
Feast24 July

Louise of Savoy (28 December 1461 – 24 July 1503) was a member of the French royal family, who gave up a life of privilege and comfort to become a Poor Clare nun. She was beatified by the Roman Catholic Church in 1839.