Marie Lumague
| 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
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
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
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 "Polallion, Marie De Lumague Dame De from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia". McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- Back to citation "Marie de Lumague - LAROUSSE". www.larousse.fr (in French). Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- Back to citation "Congregations of Providence — Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)". www.ecatholic2000.com. Retrieved 2026-08-27.