Saint Teresa of Avila, the Reformer of the Carmelite Order. Born in Avila in 1515, died in 1582. Known as the Reformer of the Carmelite Order, and author of a fascinating autobiography. No connection with medicine. Celebrated on the 15th October.

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Credit: Saint Teresa of Avila, the Reformer of the Carmelite Order. Born in Avila in 1515, died in 1582. Known as the Reformer of the Carmelite Order, and author of a fascinating autobiography. No connection with medicine. Celebrated on the 15th October. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.