Little is known of Clare 's early life , although popular tradition hints that she came from a fairly well - to - do family in Assisi .
The Poor Clares were founded by Clare of Assisi in the year 1212 .
Little is known of Clare of Assisi 's early life , although popular tradition hints that Clare of Assisi came from a fairly well - to - do family in Assisi .
The Poor Clares were founded by Clare of Assisi in the year 1212 .