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Saint Rose of Lima T.O.S.D. (April 20 1586 – August 24 1617) was a Spanish colonist in Lima Peru who became known for both her life of severe asceticism and her care of the needy of the city through her own private efforts. A lay member of the Dominican Order she was the first person born in the Americas to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

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beatified by
Pope Clement IX
beatified date
1667-04-15
beatified place
Rome, Papal States
birth date
1586-04-20
birth place
Spanish Empire, Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru
canonized by
Pope Clement X
canonized date
1671-04-12
canonized place
Rome, Papal States
death date
1617-08-24
death place
Spanish Empire, Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru
major shrine
Monastery, Peru, Lima
title
Virgin and penitent
venerated in
Anglican Communion, Catholic Church

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