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Hildegard of Bingen

Type Figure Region Germany Time 1098–1179 Also known as Hildegard of Bingen、Saint Hildegard、圣希尔德加德、希尔德加德·冯·宾根

Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was a German Benedictine nun, mystic theologian, composer, and naturalist who founded Rupertsberg Abbey in 1150 and w…

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  1. 1098–1150Disibodenberg · GermanyEntered the Benedictine monastery of Disibodenberg at age eight, educated under Sister Jutta, experiencing mystical visions from childhood and accumulating knowledge of theology, music, and natural history.
  2. 1150–1160Rupertsberg · GermanyFounded the women's monastery of Rupertsberg on the Rhine in 1150 and served as abbess; between 1151 and 1160 wrote major mystical works such as Scivias and the Book of Life, composed sacred songs including the Symphony of the Heavenly Harmonies, and her reputation grew steadily.
  3. 1160–1179Rupertsberg · GermanyIn his late period completed natural and medical works such as Divine Works and the Book of Natural History, traveled repeatedly across Germany to preach and wrote to the pope and emperor, dying at Bingen on September 17, 1179.

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