Who were the Nuns?

A Prosopographical study of the English Convents in exile 1600-1800

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Catherine Brent, in religion Christina.
Born: 1601 in Lark Stoke, Gloucs.
Died: 14 Sep 1681 in Cambrai.

father: William Brent Esq of Lark Stoke, Gloucs

Benedictines, Cambrai choir nun.
She entered 10 May 1628, aged 27.

She professed 15 Aug 1629, aged 28.

Abbess 1641 - 1645
Abbess 1677 - 1681

subject: MS Life, Lille MS 20H10

She was the sister of Elinor Brent, Elizabeth Brent.

Sources: Cambrai crs: 42.