Elizabeth Ann Seton

first native-born American saint of the Roman Catholic Church (1774-1821)
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Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Elizabeth Ann Seton

Summary

Elizabeth Ann Seton is a human[1]. She was born in New York City[2]. She was born on August 28, 1774[3]. She died in Emmitsburg[4]. She died on January 4, 1821[5]. She worked as a teacher[6], abbess[7], memoirist[8], nun[9], and nurse[10]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,753 views/month, #6,733 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Ann Seton was born in New York City[2].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton died in Emmitsburg[4].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton was born on August 28, 1774[3].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton died on January 4, 1821[5].
  • Burial took place at Maryland[12].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's father was Richard Bayley[13].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's mother was Catherine Charlton[14].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton was married to William Magee Seton[15].
  • A child of Elizabeth Ann Seton was William Seton[16].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's professions included teacher[6].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's professions included abbess[7].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's professions included memoirist[8].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's professions included nun[9].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton worked as a nurse[10].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's professions included founder of Catholic religious community[18].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton received the National Women's Hall of Fame[19].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton received the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame[20].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton is recorded as female[22].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Ann Seton[24].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[26].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[27].

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Origins and Family

Elizabeth Ann Seton's place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on August 28, 1774[3]. Her father was Richard Bayley[13]. Her mother was Catherine Charlton[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6], abbess[7], memoirist[8], nun[9], nurse[10], and founder of Catholic religious community[18].

Recognition

Awards received include National Women's Hall of Fame[19], a 501(c)(3) organization[28], in United States[29], founded in 1969[30] and Maryland Women's Hall of Fame[20], a hall of fame[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Ann Seton was married to William Magee Seton[15]. A child of her was William Seton[16]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Ann Seton died on January 4, 1821[5]. She passed away in Emmitsburg[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[27]. She is buried at Maryland[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Elizabeth Ann Seton include Seton Hall University[33], a Catholic university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1856[36]; Saint Elizabeth University[37], a school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1899[40]; and Seton Hill University[41], a university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1883[44].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Ann Seton ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,753 views/month, #6,733 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for her include Seton Hall University[33], a Catholic university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1856[36]; Saint Elizabeth University[37], a school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1899[40]; and Seton Hill University[41], a university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1883[44].

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Ann Seton born?

Elizabeth Ann Seton's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Elizabeth Ann Seton die?

Elizabeth Ann Seton died in Emmitsburg[4].

Who were Elizabeth Ann Seton's parents?

Elizabeth Ann Seton's father was Richard Bayley[13]. Elizabeth Ann Seton's mother was Catherine Charlton[14].

Who was Elizabeth Ann Seton married to?

Elizabeth Ann Seton's spouses include William Magee Seton[15].

What did Elizabeth Ann Seton do for work?

Elizabeth Ann Seton worked as teacher[6], abbess[7], memoirist[8], nun[9], and nurse[10].

What awards did Elizabeth Ann Seton receive?

Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[19] and Maryland Women's Hall of Fame[20].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · הנדב הנכון · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Elizabeth Ann Seton
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  2. 27d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has characteristic widow
    Religious order Congregation of the Mission
    Child William Seton
    Award received National Women's Hall of Fame, Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
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