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Blandina

Also known as Saint Blandina

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  • born. 2th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. 177high · Wikidata P570

Enslaved woman among the martyrs of Lyon (177) described in the letter preserved by Eusebius.

Wikipedia extract

Saint Blandina was a Christian martyr who died in Lugdunum during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

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Sources

  • Blandina · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q455195 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
  • Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception

Authority files

women · martyrs · 2nd-century

Blandina · DeChurched Atlas