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"Crusader, pilgrim, slave, warrior and nun: the incredible story of Margaret of Jerusalem"

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An article on the website El Debate about the extraordinary life story of a 12th century peregrina for whom visits to Santiago, Rome and Jerusalem are just a few of the highlights. Born in Jerusalem but raised in Yorkshire.

Cruzada, peregrina, esclava, guerrera y monja: la increíble historia de Margarita de Jerusalén

Llegó a la Ciudad Santa para visitar los escenarios de la Pasión justo a tiempo para verse envuelta en el Sitio de Jerusalén por parte de Saladino,...
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VNwalking said:
People like this get forgotten or overlooked way too easily. What an impressive person. She must have scared her male contemporaries silly.
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Very true. I am a Brit with an interest in pilgrimage and religious history and even so Margaret's story was news to me.
 
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I have heard of this story before. I've always wondered why no movies have been made given the current spirit of acknowledging women's history and accomplishments. I hope one will be made in the future. I guess make-believe superheroes movies make much more money...
 
Probably because of its religious overtones
 
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