Gertrude More — Dame Gertrude More (born as Helen More, 25 March 1606, Low Leyton, Essex, England died 17 August 1633, Cambrai, France) was a nun of the English Benedictine Congregation and chief founder of Stanbrook Abbey. Her father, Cresacre More, was great… … Wikipedia
Helen More — Helen More † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Helen More (DAME GERTRUDE.) Benedictine nun of the English Congregation; b. at Low Leyton, Essex, England, 25 March, 1606; d. at Cambrai, France, 17 August, 1633. Her father, Cresacre More, was … Catholic encyclopedia
Gertrude Lawrence — Infobox actor name = Gertrude Lawrence birthname = Gertrude Alexandria Dagmar Lawrence Klasen birthdate = birth date|1898|7|4|mf=y birthplace = London, England deathdate = death date and age|1952|9|6|1898|7|4|df=y deathplace = New York City, New… … Wikipedia
Helen More — (later ordained as Dame Gertrude More) was a nun of the English Benedictine Congregation and chief founder of Stanbrook Abbey; born in Low Leyton, Essex, England, 25 March, 1606; d. Cambrai, France, 17 August, 1633. Her father, Cresacre More, was … Wikipedia
Kenyon, Dame Kathleen — ▪ British archaeologist in full Dame Kathleen Mary Kenyon born January 5, 1906, London, England died August 24, 1978, Wrexham, Clwyd [now in Wrexham], Wales English archaeologist who excavated Jericho to its Stone Age foundation and… … Universalium
Evans, Dame Edith — ▪ British actress in full Dame Edith Mary Evans born Feb. 8, 1888, London, Eng. died Oct. 14, 1976, Cranbrook, Kent one of the finest actresses of the English speaking stage during the 20th century. Evans made her professional debut in… … Universalium
Hiller, Dame Wendy — ▪ 2004 Wendy Margaret Watkin British actress (b. Aug. 15, 1912, Bramhall, Cheshire, Eng. d. May 14, 2003, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, Eng.), was celebrated for her performances of strong, spirited women and for the slightly quavering… … Universalium
Stanbrook Abbey — • An abbey of Benedictine nuns, midway between Malvern and Worcester, England Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Stanbrook Abbey Stanbrook Abbey … Catholic encyclopedia
Stanbrook Abbey — is an abbey in Cambrai, Flanders, then part of the Spanish Netherlands. Founded in 1625 under the auspices of the English Benedictine Congregation, it was built as a contemplative house for Benedictine nuns.HistoryThe chief foundress was 17 year… … Wikipedia
List of Christian mystics — Not everyone listed here is Christian or a mystic, but all have contributed to the Christian understanding of, connection to and/or direct experience of God. 1st Century * John the Baptist; * Paul the Apostle (? –c. 66); * John the Apostle (?… … Wikipedia