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St. Rose of Lima: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Isabel Flores de Oliva • Santa Rosa de Lima
Born April 20, 1586 or April 30, 1586 • Lima • Viceroyalty of Peru
Died August 24, 1617 • Lima • Viceroyalty of Peru

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