Louise of Savoy (nun)

Blessed Louise of Savoy, O.S.C.
Princess, widow and nun
Born	28 December 1461 Duchy of Savoy
Died	24 July 1503 Orbe, Old Swiss Confederacy
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Beatified	1839 by Pope Gregory XVI
Feast	24 July

Louise of Savoy (28 December 1461 – 24 July 1503) was a member of the French royal family, who gave up a life of privilege and comfort to become a Poor Clare nun. She was beatified by the Roman Catholic Church in 1839.