Emma of Lesum or Emma of Stiepel (also known as Hemma and Imma) (c. 975-980 – 3 December 1038) was a countess popularly venerated as a saint for her good works. She was married to Liudger of Saxony. She is also the first female inhabitant of Bremen to be known by name.

See also

  • List of Catholic saints
  • Saint Emma of Lesum, patron saint archive

Notes

Sources

  • Schwarzwälder, Herbert, 2003: Das Große Bremen-Lexikon. Edition Temmen.
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  • Heiligenlexikon
  • Kirchensite.de
  • Bremen Town Park

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