St. Jane

Birth

Jan 23, 1572

St. Jane de Chantal was born on January 23, 1572 in Dijon, France. Her father was a highly ranked government official.

Marriage

Apr 4, 1592

Married Christophe de Rubban-Chantel in 1592.
She had four children and they all grew up to adulthood.

Husband death

Apr 4, 1601

St. Jane de Chantel's husband died in a hunting accident in 1601

Meets St. Francis

Apr 9, 1604

During lent in 1604 she meets St. Francis de Sales and he became her spiritual director.