Blessed Bertha de Bardi

Blessed Bertha de Bardi (died 24 March 1163) was born in Florence. She was the daughter of Lothario di Ugo, Count of Vernio; while she is commonly known as de Bardi, some sources speculate that she is more likely to have belonged to the Alberti family. Bertha joined the Vallumbrosan Order, a branch of the Benedictines, at Santa Felicita, Florence in 1143. The general of the order, Gualdo Galli, soon sent her to govern and reform a convent Cavriglia in Valdarno. Bertha remained there until her death, becoming famous for miracles.  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Bertha". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.