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in Toledo. Here she led a life of holiness for thirty-seven years, without becoming a member of that order. In 1484 Beatrice, with some companions, took possession of a palace in Toledo set apart for them by Queen
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610:""St. Beatrice of Silva", Franciscan Media"
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