April 29,
1109 Hugh of Cluny died. Hugh
was the driving force in bringing the monastery of Cluny to preeminence in
medieval France.
1347 Catherine of Siena was born. Catherine, the patron saint
of Italy, played a significant role in returning the Papacy from Avignon to
Rome. She was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970.
1429 Joan of Arc led
French forces to victory over English at Orleans.
April 29
1109 Hugh of Cluny died. Hugh
was the driving force in bringing the monastery of Cluny to preeminence in
medieval France.
1347 Catherine of Siena was born. Catherine, the patron saint
of Italy, played a significant role in returning the Papacy from Avignon to
Rome. She was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970.
1429 Joan of Arc led
French forces to victory over English at Orleans.
