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Record Number: 22930 Author(s)/Creator(s): Rossi Vairo , Giulia Contributor(s): Title: Isabella d'Aragona, "Rainha santa de Portugal," e il monastero di Santa Clara e Santa Isabel di Coimbra (1286-1336) [The monastery of Santa Clara e Santa Isabel was founded by Donna Mor Dias in 1286. Isabel, queen of Portugal, took over patronage of the monastery, refounded it, and completed the buildings. Isabel played a key role in the building project and secured favors for the monastery from the pope. The Queen played an active role in the community's life down to her death, when she was buried in the monastery. Title note supplied by Feminae.] Source: Collectanea Franciscana 71, 40180 ( 2001): Pages 139 - 170. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Architecture- Religious Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal- Monastery of Santa Clara, a House of Poor Clares Isabel of Aragon, Wife of King Dinis of Portugal and Saint Monasticism Patronage, Ecclesiastical Poor Clares Order Queens Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: Iberia Century: 13- 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Two illustrations. Figure One Floor plan of the monastery of Santa Clara e Santa Isabel in Coimbra. Figure Two Jacopo Ruphon, "Isabel with two companions on pilgrimage," second half of the 17th century (Rome, Museo francescanp, Stampe V AN 18/8). Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2001. Language: Italian ISSN/ISBN: 00100749

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