Agnes of Bohemia was a 13th-century princess of Prague who renounced a life of royal luxury to pursue religious devotion. After her betrothals were cancelled, she dedicated herself to prayer and charity, eventually founding the first Poor Clare monastery north of the Alps. As an abbess, she served the poor and lepers, establishing a hospital and a military order of nursing knights. She is recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition for her profound commitment to Christian virtues.