Emma of Lesum

Emma of Lesum or Emma of Stiepel (also known as Hemma and Imma) (c. 975-980 – 3 December 1038) was a countess popularly venerated as a saint for her good works; she is also the first female inhabitant of Bremen to be known by name. See also List of Catholic saints Saint Emma of Lesum, patron saint archive Notes Sources Schwarzwälder, Herbert, 2003: Das Große Bremen-Lexikon. Edition Temmen.