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"Abraham a Sancta Clara (July 2, 1644 – December 1, 1709), German divine, was born at Kreenheinstetten, near Messkirch. His lay name was Johann Ulrich Megerle. He has been described as "a very eccentric but popular Augustinian monk"." - (en.wikipedia.org 27.10.2019)