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 (568 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 received the National Women's Hall of Fame[18].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton received the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame[19].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton is recorded as female[21].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Ann Seton[23].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's canonization status is recorded as saint[24].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[25].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[26].
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton's residence is recorded as New York City[27].

Body

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], and nurse[10].

Recognition

Awards received include National Women's Hall of Fame[18], a 501(c)(3) organization[28], in United States[29], founded in 1969[30] and Maryland Women's Hall of Fame[19], 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[20].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Ann Seton died on January 4, 1821[5]. She passed away in Emmitsburg[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[26]. 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]; Seton Hill University[37], a university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1883[40]; and Saint Elizabeth University[41], a school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1899[44].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Ann Seton ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 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 36 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]; Seton Hill University[37], a university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1883[40]; and Saint Elizabeth University[41], a school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1899[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[18] and Maryland Women's Hall of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . timelines.ws. timelines.ws. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . American nursing: a biographical dictionary. wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . womenofthehall.org. womenofthehall.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . msa.maryland.gov. msa.maryland.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation teacher, abbess, memoirist +2
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  2. 22d 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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