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Maria, Saint Goretti (International) assertion Maria, Saint Goretti i(A61871 works by)
Born: Established: 16 Oct 1890
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Italy,
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 6 Jul 1902
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Italy,
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Goretti was stabbed to death by the son of her father's partner while resisting the son's attempt to seduce her. Goretti was canonized in 1950 for her purity.

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