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Camilla Battista da Varano
Camilla Battista da Varano, O.S.C., (9 April 1458 – 31 May 1524), from Camerino, Italy, was an Italian princess and a Poor Clare nun and abbess. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Early life.
Varano was born out of wedlock in Camerino, Macerata, in the Marche region of Italy, the daughter of noblewoman Cecchina di Maestro Giacomo and Giulio Cesare da Varano, the Duke of Camerino. She was raised by Giulio Cesare's wife
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One Ercole, a son of Rodolfo IV, attempted in vain to reconquer Camerino. His son Mattia was more successful, but was also ousted after a short rule. Piergentile da Varano was the last member of the family to attempt reconquer Camerino in 1549, but again without success.
Saint Camilla Battista da Varano.
Saint Camilla Battista da Varano, O.S.C., (April 9, 1458 – May 31, 1524), from Camerino, was an Italian princess and a Poor Clare nun