Historical FigureMale
Gertrud von Helfta
born 1256
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryGertrude the Great or Gertrude of Helfta was a German Benedictine nun and mystic who was a member of the Monastery of Helfta. While herself a Benedictine, she had strong ties to the Cistercian Order; her monastery in Helfta is currently run by Cistercian nuns.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 6, 1256
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Date of death
November 17, 1302
Eisleben
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations & fields
nunwritermystic
- Field and occupation
- německá benediktinská řeholnice
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