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A Woman to Know: Joan of Leeds

A Woman to Know: Joan of Leeds

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Jul 24, 2019
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She perverted her path of life arrogantly to the way of carnal lust. — Archbishop William Melton

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Exhausted with her life as a nun in 14th century England, Joan of Leeds decided to give up the convent life. But she quit in a ... rather dramatic fashion.

According to recently-rediscovered historical records, Archbishop William Melto…

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