Julian of Norwich (l. 1342-1416 CE, also known as Dame Julian, Lady Juliana of Norwich) was a Christian mystic and anchoress best known for her work Revelations of Divine Love (Julian's original title: Showings). Almost nothing is known of her life since, as an anchoress (a woman who lives in seclusion, dedicated wholly to God), she would have been disinclined to discuss details of whatever previous life she led in the world. Even her actual name is unknown as “Julian of Norwich” derives from her residency at St. Julian's Church in Norwich, England.
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1342 - 1416Life of Christian Mystic and anchoress Julian of Norwich.
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1373Julian of Norwich has near-death experience and receives her famous visions from God.
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c. 1373Julian of Norwich writes down her visions under the title Showings.
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c. 1388 - c. 1398Julian of Norwich revises and expands upon her visionary work Showings.
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c. 1413Julian of Norwich is visited by fellow Christian mystic Margery Kempe for counsel.
