Medieval European town with a church, evoking the pilgrimages of Margery Kempe

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Margery Kempe: The Medieval Pilgrim

historical figure

Time period: 14th-15th century CE

An English laywoman whose dramatic pilgrimages and mystical experiences produced the first autobiography in the English language.

Associated traditions: Christianity

Historical Context

Legacy and Significance

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