Beatrice of Silva, Dominican nun

Beatrice of Silva, born Beatriz de Menezes da Silva, was a Portuguese noblewoman who became the foundress of the monastic Order of the Immaculate Conception. Amadeus of Portugal's younger sister, she is honored as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.

August 16 is the 228th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 137 days remain until the end of the year.