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When we think of writing in the medieval period we always think of monks scribing. However, a study has found that over 110,000 manuscripts were written by women. The female scribes were identified through their Colophons. These reference themselves by name or by the title of nun or scriptrix, meaning female writer.
https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/110000-medieval-manuscripts-women/
Medievalists.net · Over 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts May Have Been Copied by Women - Medievalists.netA new study reveals medieval women copied over 110,000 manuscripts—far more than once believed.