Age | 33 (age at death) |
Birthday | 25 March, 1347 |
Birthplace | Siena, Republic of Siena |
Died | 29 April, 1380 |
Place of Death | Rome, Papal States |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Philosopher |
Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), a laywoman associated with the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.