Sister Maria Celeste, born Virginia Gamba on August 16, 1600, was the daughter of Galileo Galilei and Marina Gamba. She was the eldest of three siblings: sister Livia and brother Vincenzio. All three children were born out of wedlock, and their father considered daughters Virginia and Livia unmarriageable. He entered them into San Matteo convent shortly after Virginia's thirteenth birthday. Virginia chose her new name, Maria Celeste, in honor of the virgin Mary, … Wikipedia
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