Abraham a Sancta Clara (July, 1644-December 1, 1709), Austrian divine, was born at Kreenheinstetten, near Messkirch. His lay name was Ulrich Megerle. {not to be confused with Abraham Megerle, composer (1607-1680)In 1662 he joined the Catholic order of Discalced Augustinians, and assumed the religious name by which he is known. In this order he rose step by step until he became "prior provincialis" and "definitor" of his province. Wikipedia
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