Joanna of Portugal, Blessed

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• Bl. Joanna of Portugal —     Blessed Joanna of Portugal     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Blessed Joanna of Portugal     Born at Lisbon, 16 February, 1452; died at Aveiro, 12 may, 1490; the daughter of Alfonso V, King of Portugal, and his wife Elizabeth. She was chiefly… …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• Spain — • This name properly signifies the whole peninsula which forms the south western extremity of Europe. Since the political separation of Portugal, however, the name has gradually come to be restricted to the largest of the four political divisions …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Chronological list of saints and blesseds in the 20th century — A list of 20th century saints: Name Birth Birthplace Death Place of death Notes Josep Manyanet y Vives 1833 Tremp, Spain 1901 Barcelona, Spain Priest Blessed Louis Zephyrinus Moreau 1824 Bécancour, Canada 1901   Bishop of Saint Hy …   Wikipedia

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