Jacoba of Settesoli [SEP] place of death
Jacoba of Settesoli
Blessed Jacoba of Settesoli (Italian: "Giacoma de Settesoli"; 1190–1273) was a follower of the Italian saint Francis of Assisi. She is also called Jacqueline de Settesoli, or Brother Jacoba, as Francis had named her.
Life.
Jacoba dei Settesoli was born in Rome and married into the noble Frangipani family. She was a young widow when she heard of the holy man, Francis of Assisi. Desiring to meet the penitent in order to seek his spiritual advice, she got her
Jacoba
Jacoba is a given name, a female version of Jacob, which has been a common given name in the Netherlands. In daily life, many people use(d) short or more modern forms like "Coba", "Cobi", "Cobie", "Coby", "Coosje", "Cootje", "Jackie", and "Jacqueline". People with the name include
- Middle Ages
- Jacoba of Settesoli ("Giacoma de Settesoli"; 1190–1273), follower of the Italian