Louvain, Franciscans (Recollects), OFM Recoll.
Owner Id00010451
TypeCorporate body
Biographical dates - Period of existence1228-
Other InformationEarliest reference about 1228; a house for Franciscans built 1231; definite documentation from 1252; became Observant between 1499 and 1506. [J. R. H. Moorman, Medieval Franciscan Houses (New York, 1983), 274]
Variant NamesLeuven, Franciscans, OFM
Activity
Start (year)1228
Note[I have not been able to determine whether the monastery was dissolved, or continues, perhaps merged with others. J. Lancaster]
MARC Area Codee-be
PlaceLouvain (Geonames Id: 2792482)
Profession / Type of InstitutionReligious institution
CharacterisationReligious
Last Edit2016-04-13 20:26:52