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MonasteryLiesborn
Liesborn Abbey
Liesborn Abbey, located in Wadersloh in the district of Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a historic structure whose origins date back to the Carolingian era. It is characterized by its long and eventful history, which led from a convent for noblewomen to a Benedictine abbey and today houses a museum.
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The foundation of Liesborn Abbey occurred around 815 as a convent for noblewomen, with some traditions also suggesting its establishment around 860 by the Saxon nobles Boso and Bardo. Archaeological findings of foundation remains of the tower chapel indicate an early Carolingian construction method. The patron saints of the monastery were Mary, Saints Cosmas and Damian, and the Prophet Simeon. The first abbess, Roswindis, likely came from the founders' family. In 1019, the Bishop of Münster received the right to appoint the Vogt and regulate spiritual matters. After its destruction by fire in 1121 and due to a perceived
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