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Begijnhof
(Begijnhofpoort)

Sint Begga

Saint Begga

ca. 620 - Andenne 693
daughter of Pepin of Landen. On the death of her husband, she took the veil, founded seven churches, and built a convent at Andenne, where she became abbess. Some hold that the Beguine movement which came to light in the 12th century was actually founded by St Begga
(Wikipedia)

1768

Beschrijving / Description

Stone bust in a large round niche in the gate of the Begijnhof. Under the bust is the text: hanc imaginem j.b. cleeren d.d. 1768 (this bust is donated by J.B. Cleeren, 1768), and under the niche: S. Begga Mater ConDeCorata (chronogram for 1700).

Bronnen & informatie / Sources & Information

Inventaris van het Onroerend Erfgoed, Poortgebouw Begijnhof.

Trefwoorden / Tags

Town: Turnhout
Provincie: Antwerpen
Country: Belgium
Begga, St.

Locatie / Location (N 51°19'34" - E 4°56'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: bean063; Photograph: 3 May 2015
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