Blessed Laura Vicuna

About

Roman Catholic patron saint of abused victims who offered God her death in exchange for her mother's salvation.

Before Fame

She was born into a family of aristocrats who went into exile after a revolution.

Trivia

She was regularly beaten by the owner of the hostel in which she and her mother had sought refuge.

Family Life

Her father was in the military and died not long after going into exile.

Associated With

Like Alberto Hurtado, she is a religious figure who was born in Chile.