Thérèse of Lisieux

French Discalced Carmelite nun, Doctor of the Church (1873–1897)
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Thérèse of Lisieux
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Thérèse of Lisieux

Summary

Thérèse of Lisieux is a human[1]. She was born in Alençon[2]. She was born on January 2, 1873[3]. She passed away in Lisieux[4]. She died on September 30, 1897[5]. She worked as a theologian[6], playwright[7], writer[8], master of novices[9], and missionary[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alençon[2], Thérèse of Lisieux…
  • Thérèse of Lisieux died in Lisieux[4].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux was born on January 2, 1873[3].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux died on September 30, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Lisieux[12].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's father was Louis Martin[13].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's mother was Azélie-Marie Guérin Martin[14].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Thérèse of Lisieux's native language[16].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's professions included theologian[6].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux worked as a playwright[7].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's professions included writer[8].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux worked as a master of novices[9].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux worked as a missionary[10].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's professions included nun[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Thérèse of Lisieux is The Story of a Soul[18].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux is recorded as female[20].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's Commons category is recorded as Thérèse de Lisieux[22].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[23].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[24].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[25].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's residence is recorded as Les Buissonnets[26].
  • Thérèse of Lisieux's residence is recorded as carmel de Lisieux[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thérèse of Lisieux was born in Alençon[2]. She was born on January 2, 1873[3]. Her father was Louis Martin[13]. Her mother was Azélie-Marie Guérin Martin[14]. French was her native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], playwright[7], writer[8], master of novices[9], missionary[10], and nun[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thérèse of Lisieux is The Story of a Soul[18]. Things named for her include St. Therese Cathedral, Bacabal[28], Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus[29], Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux[30], St Theresina's Church[31], Saint Therese of the Child Jesus basilica[32], Cathedral of Saint Theresa of Lisieux[33], St. Theresa's Church[34], and Santa Teresa in Panfilo[35].

Personal Life

Thérèse of Lisieux's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Thérèse of Lisieux died on September 30, 1897[5]. She passed away in Lisieux[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[24]. Burial took place at Lisieux[12].

Why It Matters

Thérèse of Lisieux has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 121 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

She has been cited as an influence by Ada Negri[37], a poet[38], 1870–1945[39], of Kingdom of Italy[40], awarded the Premio Giannina Milli[41], specialised in poetry[42]; Maria Valtorta[43], a poet[44], 1897–1961[45], of Italy[46], specialised in poetry[47]; Jack Kerouac[48], a writer[49], 1922–1969[50], of United States[51], specialised in American literature[52]; Claudia Koll[53], an actor[54], b. 1965[55], of Italy[56]; Teresa of the Andes[57], a Christian nun[58], 1900–1920[59], of Chile[60]; and Georges Bernanos[61], a writer[62], 1888–1948[63], of France[64], awarded the Prix Femina[65], specialised in literature[66].

Works attributed to her include The Story of a Soul[67]. Entities named for her include St. Therese Cathedral, Bacabal[28], Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus[29], Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux[30], St Theresina's Church[31], Saint Therese of the Child Jesus basilica[32], and Cathedral of Saint Theresa of Lisieux[33].

FAQs

Where was Thérèse of Lisieux born?

Thérèse of Lisieux was born in Alençon[2].

Where did Thérèse of Lisieux die?

Thérèse of Lisieux passed away in Lisieux[4].

Who were Thérèse of Lisieux's parents?

Thérèse of Lisieux's father was Louis Martin[13]. Thérèse of Lisieux's mother was Azélie-Marie Guérin Martin[14].

What did Thérèse of Lisieux do for work?

Thérèse of Lisieux worked as theologian[6], playwright[7], writer[8], master of novices[9], and missionary[10].

Who did Thérèse of Lisieux influence?

Thérèse of Lisieux has been cited as an influence by Ada Negri[37], Maria Valtorta[43], Jack Kerouac[48], and Claudia Koll[53].

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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