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Bridget, St.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
An Irish saint, born at Dundalk; entered a monastery at 14; founded monasteries; takes rank in Ireland with St. Patrick and St. Columba. Festival, Feb. 1 (453-523). Also the name of a Swedish saint in the 14th century; founded a new Order, and 72 monasteries of the Order.
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Bridget, St.'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/b/bridget-st.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.