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 and was the mother of Catherine of Vadstena.
Christian feast day: Bridget of Sweden
On July 23, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Bridget of Sweden. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 23, one of 434 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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