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Antonia Bourignon

Flemish mystic whose religious experiences are referenced.

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Also known as M. Antonia Bourignon, Antonia Bourignon, Janet, Antoinette Bourignon

First appearance: lectures xi xii and xiii saintliness

Antonia Bourignon first appears in 0014 lectures xi xii and xiii saintliness.

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