Ursula Ledóchowska
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Summary
Ursula Ledóchowska was born on April 17, 1865[1], in Loosdorf[2]. She died on May 29, 1939[3], in Rome[4]. She worked as a missionary[5], nun[6], teacher[7], educator[8], and Christian nun[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Campo Verano[11]
- Father: Antoni August Ledóchowski[12]
- Mother: Józefa Ledóchowska[13]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[14], Austria[15]
- Field of work: monastic life[16], education[17], missionary work[18]
- Position held: superior general[19]
- Award received: Cross of Independence[20], Gold Cross of Merit[21], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Family: House of Ledóchowski[25]
- Commons category: Urszula Ledóchowska[26]
- Canonization status: saint[27], Catholic saint[28]
- Residence: Saint Petersburg[29]
- Religious order: Sisters Ursulines of the Roman Union[30], Congregation of the Ursulines of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus[31]
- Family name: Ledóchowska[32]
- Given name: Urszula[33]
- Feast day: May 29[34]
- Described at URL: https://www.polskipetersburg.pl/hasla/ledochowska-halka-ledochowska-julia-maria-imie-zakonne-urszula[35]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[37]
- Name in native language: Urszula Ledóchowska[38]
- Sibling: Maria Teresia Ledóchowska[39], Ignacy Ledóchowski[40], Wlodimir Ledóchowski[41]
- Social classification: noble[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ursula Ledóchowska include St. Ursula's Church[43], a church building[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1993[46].
Why It Matters
Ursula Ledóchowska has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for her include St. Ursula's Church[43], a church building[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1993[46].
FAQs
Where was Ursula Ledóchowska born?
Ursula Ledóchowska was born in Loosdorf[2].
Where did Ursula Ledóchowska die?
Ursula Ledóchowska passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Ursula Ledóchowska's parents?
Ursula Ledóchowska's father was Antoni August Ledóchowski[12]. Ursula Ledóchowska's mother was Józefa Ledóchowska[13].
What did Ursula Ledóchowska do for work?
Ursula Ledóchowska worked as a missionary[5], nun[6], teacher[7], educator[8], and Christian nun[9].
What awards did Ursula Ledóchowska receive?
Honors received include Cross of Independence[20], Gold Cross of Merit[21], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].