Bridget of Sweden

Bridget of Sweden, OSsS, also known as Birgitta Birgersdotter and Birgitta of Vadstena, was a Swedish Catholic mystic and the founder of the Bridgettines. Outside Sweden, she was also known as the Princess of Nericia. She was the mother of Catherine of Vadstena.

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Who was born first?

• Bridget of Sweden was born 1 year before Petrarch
• Bridget of Sweden was born 7 years after Gregory Palamas
• Bridget of Sweden was born 8 years after Jean Buridan
• Bridget of Sweden was born 8 years after Henry Suso
• Bridget of Sweden was born 10 years before Ibn al-Khatib

Timeline

1. Henry SusoMarch 21, 1295 – January 25, 1366
2. Jean Buridancirca 1295 – circa 1358
3. Gregory Palamas1296 – November 14, 1359
4. Bridget of Sweden (this page)1303 – July 23, 1373
5. PetrarchJuly 20, 1304 – July 19, 1374
6. Ibn al-KhatibNovember 16, 1313 – 1374

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