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Erentrude, Frankish abbess

Historical image related to Erentrude, Frankish abbess from June 30, 710

Erentrude

Roman Catholic saint (died 718)

Erentrude was a saint and abbess, born during the end of the 7th century, probably in present-day Germany or Austria. She was born into a Franconian-Merovingian royal house, and was the niece of Rupert of Salzburg. She left her home country to assist Rupert in establishing…
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Abbess

Female superior of a community of nuns, often an abbey

An abbess is the female superior of a community of nuns in an abbey.
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