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Virgin, born Rodin, Flanders, 742; died Munster-Bilsen, 772. As a youth Charlemagne sought her in marriage, and attempted to abduct her, but was unable to move her from the altar where she had taken refuge. She became a Benedictine nun at Munster-Bilsen. She is especially revered in Belgium. Emblems: crown, sieve, geese, fish. Feast, July 10,.