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From the Catholic Encyclopedia:
"Born at Prague in the year 1200; died probably in 1281. She was the daughter of Ottocar, King of Bohemia and Constance of Hungary, a relative of St. Elizabeth. At an early age she was sent to the monastery of Treinitz, where at the hands of the Cistercian religious she received the education that became her rank. She was betrothed to Frederick II, Emperor of Germany; but when the time arrived for the solemnization of the marriage, it was impossible to persuade her to abandon the resolution she had made of consecrating herself to the service of God in the sanctuary of the cloister. The Emperor Frederick was incensed at the unsuccessful issue of his matrimonial venture, but, on learning that St. Agnes had left him to become the spouse of Christ, he is said to have remarked: "If she had left me for a mortal man, I would have taken vengeance with the sword, but I cannot take offence because in preference to me she has chosen the King of Heaven." The servant of God entered the Order of St. Clare in the monastery of St. Saviour at Prague, which she herself had erected. She was elected abbess of the monastery, and became in this office a model of Christian virtue and religious observance for all. God favoured her with the gift of miracles, and she predicted the victory of her brother Wenceslaus over the Duke of Austria. The exact year of her death is not certain; 1281 is the most probable date. [Note: She was canonized a saint by Pope John Paul II on November 12, 1989. Her feast is kept on the second of March.]"
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When was Agnes of Bohemia born?
Agnes of Bohemia was born on 1211-06-20.
Where is St Agnes' Fountain?
In Bohemia.
When did Agnes of Eltham die?
Agnes of Bohemia died on 1282-03-02.
What is Saint Agnes of Montepulciano the patron saint of?
Agnes is not a patron saint at this time.
Where did Saint Agnes die?
Saint Agnes was martyred in Rome.
When did Saint Agnes get married?
Saint Agnes was never married.
What is St. Agnes of Montepulciano the patron saint of?
Agnes is a saint but is not currently a patron saint.
Is Saint Agnes the sister of Saint Clare?
Saint Agnes of Assisi was the younger sister of Saint Clare of Assisi.
When was The Saint Agnes School created?
The Saint Agnes School was created in 1917.
Where did Saint Agnes do her work?
Saint Agnes spent her short life in or around Rome.
Why is Saint Agnes the patron saint of chastity?
Saint Agnes chose to die rather than lose her virginity.
Is there a Saint Agnolo?
There is a Saint Agnes but no Saint Agnolo.
