Anne-Marie Rivier was a French Catholic nun born in 1768 in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon. After overcoming significant childhood mobility issues, she dedicated her life to religious service and education. She established a school in her hometown in 1786, though the French Revolution later forced her to relocate. In 1796, she formally founded the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, a religious order focused on teaching orphans and providing community support. Her work expanded significantly following the restoration of religious practice in France.