Net Worth →
Author Bios

Maria Skobtsova: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Maria Skobtsova? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
Maria Skobtsova
Unknown authorUnknown author via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Maria Skobtsova (20 [8 Old Calendar] December 1891 – 31 March 1945) was a Russian noblewoman, poet, nun, and member of the French Resistance during World War II. Also known as Mother Maria, Saint Mary of Paris, or Mother Maria of Paris, she has been canonized a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is remembered with a Lesser Feast in the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Anglican Church of Australia.

Quick facts about Maria Skobtsova

  • Full name: Maria Skobtsova
  • Born: 1891-12-20
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q283654

Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Maria Skobtsova?

Maria Skobtsova (20 [8 Old Calendar] December 1891 – 31 March 1945) was a Russian noblewoman, poet, nun, and member of the French Resistance during World War II. Also known as Mother Maria, Saint Mary of Paris, or Mother Maria of Paris, she has been canonized a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is remembered with a Lesser Feast in the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Anglican Church of Australia..

What nationality is Maria Skobtsova?

Maria Skobtsova is France.

When was Maria Skobtsova born?

Maria Skobtsova was born on 1891-12-20.

Sources

More in Books & Authors