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Blanche, countess of Milan

Overview

Title social-status
Countess of Milan
Date of Death
11th century

Biography

Blanche was a countess of Milan in the eleventh century, who became a nun at some point in her life. We know she had a son, who was still alive when she entered religious life, but nothing else about her. Her existence is known from the long letter Peter Damian wrote her encouraging her in her new life.

Letters to Blanche, countess of Milan

A letter from Peter Damian (1059-60)