Gertrudis Anglesola

Gertrudis Anglesola (Valencia, June 19, 1641 - La Zaydía, Valencia, March 3, 1727), also known as Gertrudis de Anglesola, was an abbess and mystic of the Gratia Dei monastery and the Cistercian convent of La Saïdia, outside the Valencian city walls. Of her writings, she left letters and an autobiography of her day-to-day activities as well as her thoughts. She also wrote spiritual poetry.

Venerable
Gertrudis Anglesola
Portrait of Gertrudis Anglesola, from the collection of prints Illustrious Valencians (1830)
Personal
BornJune 19, 1641
Valencia
DiedMarch 3, 1727
La Zaydía, Valencia
Parent
  • Miguel Jerónimo de Anglesola (father)
OrderCistercians
Senior posting
TeacherGuiomar de Anglesola (aunt)
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