Sœur Emmanuelle

Sœur (Sister) Emmanuelle, N.D.S., (November 16, 1908 – October 20, 2008), was a Religious Sister of both Belgian and French origins, noted for her involvement in working for the plight of the poor in Turkey and Egypt. She was honoured with Egyptian citizenship in 1991.

Personal facts

Sœur Emmanuelle
Alias (AKA)Cinquin Madeleine
Birth dateNovember 16, 1908
Birth nameMadeleine Cinquin
Birth place
Belgium , Brussels
Date of deathOctober 20, 2008
Place of death
France , Callian Var

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