# Daughters of Charity founded (1633)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1633-daughters-of-charity-founded
Location: Paris, France
Themes: Theology

Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac found the Daughters of Charity. At this point in the timeline (1633), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Urban VIII (6 August 1623 – 29 July 1644).

## Why it matters
Daughters of Charity founded mattered because it shaped the religious life of monks, nuns and orders who carried learning, prayer and charity through the centuries.

Pope at the time: [Pope Urban VIII](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-urban-viii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daughters_of_Charity_of_Saint_Vincent_de_Paul)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Daughters of Charity founded](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Daughters+of+Charity+founded)
- [Wikipedia — Reformation (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation)