Elizabeth Ann Seton

first native-born American saint of the Roman Catholic Church (1774-1821).

Quick Facts

Died: 1821-01-04
Occupation: teacher · abbess · memoirist · nun · nurse · founder of Catholic religious community
Citizenship: United States
Birthplace: New York City

Elizabeth Ann Seton is the child of Richard Bayley and Catherine Charlton.

Date / result	Award / category
1986 Received	Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
1979 Received	National Women's Hall of Fame

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