Salmannshofen
Community ID:
2597
Town:
Biberbach
Modern Location:
Biberbach; in the governmental district of Swabia; in the region of Augsburg
Dedication:
John the Baptist
Date Founded:
1282
Date Terminated:
1401
Religious Order:
Franciscan Tertieries (Third Order of S. Francis)
Rule:
Franciscan Tertieries (Third Order of S. Francis)
Foundation Information:
This community of female Franciscan tertiaries was founded in 1282 by Count Ludwig of Öttingen.
Relative Wealth:
A lack of new members and economic problems caused the community to fail as early as 1401.
State Of Medieval Structure:
The church and conventual buildings no longer exist, although two building which are located on the site of the former community may have been constructed from materials taken from the convent.
Secondary Sources:
Bavaria Franciscana Antiqua IV, p. 359.
Contributors:
June Mecham
Contributors Notes:
Date Started:
1282
Date Finished:
1401
Length:
677
