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St Louise de Marillac
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Date of Birth
St Louise de Marillac date of birth -
Married Antoine le Gras
Louise married Antoine le Gras, secretary to the Queen, in 1611 -
Husband died
Louise and Antoine had a son named Michael, and lived together happily for many years. However, Antonie, became sick, and he died in 1625. -
Started the Daughters of Charity
In 1642, with Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac started the 'Daughters of Charity' -
Date of death
Died: 15 March 1660 -
Canonized
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Became the Patroness of Social Workers
In 1960, Pope John XXIII proclaimed her the Patroness of Social Workers.
