Profession: 1st American-born Saint
Nationality:
American
Why Famous: Foundress and first superior of the Sisters of Charity in the United States.
Born: August 28, 1774
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Star Sign: Virgo
Died: January 4, 1821 (aged 46)
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
Historical Events
- 1975-09-14 Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton canonized as 1st US-born saint by Pope Paul VI
Anders Celsius
Anton Chekhov
Charles IX of France
Christopher Latham Sholes
Clara Barton
D. H. Lawrence