A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography/Francisca, or Frances

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FRANCISCA, or FRANCES,

A Roman lady, was the founder of a convent at Rome, called the Oblates. She followed the doctrines of St. Benedict, and was canonized in 1608. Many marvellous stories are told of the miracles performed by Francisca, who was noted for the religious mortifications she imposed on herself.