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Radegonde Lambert

Radegonde was born in 1621 in Seigneury of Aulnay, Martaize, Vienne, France. She died at the age of 65 in 1686 in Port Royal, Acadia.

General Notes
- There are legends that indicate Radegonde was of Mi'kMaq origin.
  
  St. Radegonde : Patron saint of female cooks/chefs. Feast : 13th August
  Born : 518 Died : 587
  
  Daughter of the pagan king of Thuringia who was assassinated by Clotaire I and who kidnapped, baptised, and married the 12 year old Radegunde, then badly mistreated her. She eventually left him and took the veil from Saint Medard. Founded and lived the rest of her life at the convent of the Holy Cross, Poiters, France. Spiritual student of Saint John of Chinon.

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