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Religious orders > Magdalens

Preferred term

Magdalens  

Definition(s)

  • The members of certain religious communities of penitent women who desired to reform their lives. As time went on, however, others of blameless reputation were also admitted, until many communities were composed entirely of the latter, who still retained the name of Magdalens, or White ladies from the colour of their garb. [Cath Encyc online]

Broader concept(s)

Synonym(s)

  • Madelonnettes
  • Penitents, Magdalens
  • White Ladies, Magdalens

Notation

  • 121626

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-BF6MKBC3-J

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