First name and chronology

Margaret

32 saints and blesseds bear the name Margaret, between 290 and 2005; the most famous is Saint Margaret, celebrated on July 20th.

Chronology of the name Margaret

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 290-305 Saint Margaret (Marina) of Antioch A virgin from Antioch in Pisidia, Margaret was rejected by her father, an idolatrous priest, for her Christian faith. Af…
  2. 395-460 Saint Pelagia of Antioch (Penitent) A famous actress of Antioch leading a life of debauchery and luxury, Pelagia converted after hearing a sermon by Bishop …
  3. 1054-1093 Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland An Anglo-Saxon princess born in Hungary, Margaret became Queen of Scotland through her marriage to Malcolm III. She dedi…
  4. 1201-1300 Blessed Margaret of Leuven A virtuous servant in Louvain in the 13th century, Margaret took a vow of chastity and served the poor in the inn of her…
  5. 1201-1300 Blessed Margaret of Hungary Daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary, Margaret was consecrated to God from childhood in fulfillment of a royal vow. A Dom…
  6. 1215-1270 Margaret of Hungary A Hungarian princess, daughter of King Béla IV, Margaret (1242-1270) became a Dominican nun at the convent on the Danube…
  7. 1260-1320 Margaret of Città di Castello Saint Margaret of Città di Castello (1287-1320), known as the 'little blind girl of Metola', was an Italian Dominican la…
  8. 1277-1297 Saint Margaret of Cortona Born in Tuscany, Margaret initially led a life of luxury and sin in Montepulciano. The brutal death of her lover trigger…
  9. 1291-1351 Margareta Ebner Margareta Ebner (1291-1351) was a German Dominican nun and mystic, famous for her Revelations.
  10. 1300 Blessed Margaret Colonna Born into the noble Roman Colonna family in the 13th century, Marguerite refused a prestigious marriage to dedicate hers…
  11. 1376-1434 Blessed Margaret of Bavaria A Palatine princess who became Duchess of Lorraine, Margaret of Bavaria distinguished herself by her deep piety and devo…
  12. 1401-1500 Saint Rita of Cascia Born in Umbria in the 14th century, Rita led a life as a patient wife to a violent husband before becoming an Augustinia…
  13. 1409-1464 Blessed Margaret of Savoy A princess of the House of Savoy and Marchioness of Montferrat, Margaret dedicated her life to piety and the relief of t…
  14. 1466-1521 Margaret of Lorraine Duchess of Alençon who became a Poor Clare, Margaret of Lorraine (1463-1521) was a French widow and religious sister kno…
  15. 1591-1651 Maria Allegri Maria Allegri, in religion Sister Maria Margherita Diomira of the Incarnate Word (1651-1677), was an Italian religious m…
  16. 1619-1648 Venerable Marguerite of the Blessed Sacrament A Carmelite nun in Beaune in the 17th century, Marguerite du Saint-Sacrement dedicated herself from childhood to the dev…
  17. 1672-1737 Maria Maddalena Martinengo Italian Capuchin Poor Clare religious, mystic, and abbess, known for her humility and spiritual writings.
  18. 1759-1794 Marguerite Rutan A Daughter of Charity and martyr of the French Revolution, Marguerite Rutan dedicated her life to the poor and the sick …
  19. 1776-1788 Margherita Occhiena Mother of Saint John Bosco, Margherita Occhiena (Mama Margaret) dedicated her life to the education of her children and …
  20. 1792-1852 Anna Teresa Caterina Lussana Anna Teresa Caterina Lussana (1852-1935), in religion Sister Maria Margherita, was an Italian religious, co-foundress of…
  21. 1802-1862 Virginia de Brincat Virginia de Brincat (1862-1952), in religion Sister Margherita of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was a Maltese nun and found…
  22. 1808-1868 Louise-Marguerite Claret de la Touche A Visitation nun and later founder of the Sisters of Bethany of the Sacred Heart, she dedicated her life to prayer for t…
  23. 1814-1879 Margherita Diomira Crispi Italian religious, founder of the Oblate Sisters of Divine Love, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2022.
  24. 1819-1879 Marguerite Bays A Swiss mystic seamstress and Franciscan tertiary, Marguerite Bays (1815-1879) sanctified her daily life in service to t…
  25. 1828-1888 Margalida Amengual i Campaner Margalida Amengual i Campaner (1888-1919), known as Na Cativa, was a Spanish layperson and mystic from Majorca, and a me…
  26. 1840-1900 Frances Margaret Taylor Frances Margaret Taylor (1832-1900), in religion Mother Magdalen of the Sacred Heart, was a Crimean War nurse who conver…
  27. 1845-1905 Małgorzata Szewczyk Polish foundress of the Congregation of the Seraphic Sisters, dedicated to the care of the poor and the elderly.
  28. 1863-1923 Eleonore Margarete Weiss Eleonore Margarete Weiss (Sister Maria Fidelis) was a German Franciscan nun and mystic, known for her visions of the Pas…
  29. 1871-1906 Margaretha Flesch Margaretha Flesch (1826-1906), in religion Mother Maria Rosa, is the foundress of the congregation of the Franciscan Sis…
  30. 1900-1925 Margaret Sinclair Margaret Sinclair (1900-1925) was a Scottish factory worker from Edinburgh who entered the Poor Clare Colettines in Lond…
  31. 1934-1994 Margherita Maria Guaini Foundress of the congregation of the Missionaries of Jesus Eternal Priest, Margherita Maria Guaini dedicated her life to…
  32. 1945-2005 Tereza Margarida do Coração de Maria Tereza Margarida do Coração de Maria (1915-2005) was a Brazilian Carmelite, founder of the Saint Joseph Carmel in Três P…

All records linked to Margaret

Female saints (30)

Male saints (1)

Other records (1)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Margaret's feast day?

The feast of Margaret is celebrated on July 20th, in memory of Saint Margaret.

How many saints are named Margaret?

32 saints and blesseds bear the name Margaret, including Saint Margaret, Saint Margaret, Margaret of Cortona, Rita of Cascia and Saint Pelagia of Antioch.

Who is the most famous saint named Margaret?

The most famous saint named Margaret is Saint Margaret.