Marie Lumague
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| Born | November 29, 1599 Paris, France |
| Died | September 4, 1657 (aged 57) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Known for | Daughters of Providence (Paris) |
Marie Lumague (November 29, 1599 — September 4, 1657) was a French philanthropist and founder of the Daughters of Providence.
Early life
[edit]Lumague was born in Paris on November 29, 1599, to a wealthy family. After her education, she joined a Capuchin monastery, a reflection of her piety and religious beliefs. In 1617, following health issues, she left the monastery and married Francois de Polallion. Her husband died only a year later, making her a widow.[1]
Religious following
[edit]In 1630, Lumague founded the Daughters of Providence, a Catholic religious congregation for the women of 17th-century Paris.[2] The members of the Daughters of Providence concerned themselves with the education of the poor. In 1643, Lumague obtained Louis XIII's approval and opened a home for the protection and housing of these girls.[3] In 1651, Anne of Austria took up the funding of the program.[1]
Lumague died in Paris on September 4, 1657.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Polallion, Marie De Lumague Dame De from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia". McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ "Marie de Lumague - LAROUSSE". www.larousse.fr (in French). Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ "Congregations of Providence — Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)". www.ecatholic2000.com. Retrieved 2026-08-27.