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Unknown- Catherine of Alexandria proclaimed her faith to the public before be tortured and martyred. 313 Dorothy of Caesarea martyred. 328-380 Macrina the Younger sister of Gregory of Nyssa and Basil the Great was a prophetess and teacher who founded one of the first monastic communities. Marcella (325-410) was a reconized teacher, who participated n the correction of heretics. 659-Saint Hilda founded dual monastery at Whitby. 918- Aethelflaed, called "Lady of the Mercians", killed in battle at Stratfordshire after years leading the Danes and Mercians--including in battle. (Leon, Vicki. Uppity Women of Medieval Times. New York: MJF Books, 1997, p. 30) 918-919- Aelfwyn daughter of Aethelflaed ruled Mercia. 945-Prince Ivor I of Kiev was assinated, leaving his wife Olga regent for their son Svyatoslav. As punishment for the assinination, Olga had the culprits boiled in their own baths. 955-Olga introduced Christianity to Russia. 969 Olga was canonized by the Orthodox Church.
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