Notburga

Austrian saint and peasant advocate

Notburga - Austrian saint and peasant advocate
Born

1265
760 years ago

Died

September 13th, 1313
711 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Austria

Links & References

Served as a peasant in the Tyrolean region of Austria. Dedicated life to helping the poor and advocating for the rights of peasants. Worked to alleviate the suffering of the less fortunate during a time of social disparity. Became a figure of veneration within the Catholic Church, leading to canonization as a saint. Celebrated for virtues of charity and compassion, often invoked for assistance in agricultural matters.

Canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church

Patron saint of peasants and farm workers

Known for miraculous assistance to the needy

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