Person    | Female  Died 387

Saint Monica

Categories: Religion

Countries: Africa

Born between 322 and 331. Known as Monica of Hippo she is assumed to have been born in Thagaste (present-day Souk Ahras), Algeria. Mother of Saint Augustine.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Saint Monica

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Second Millennium - The Brewers

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