Hildegard von Bingen
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Hildegard Von Bingen- Who was She?
A composer A scientist A nun A theologian A visionary
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Biography
She was born in Bermersheim Germany in 1098
She died at Disibodenberg Germany in 1179 on September 17.
She was born in a wealthy family and was sent away at the age of 8 to be a nun. She was given in to the care of an abbess at a convent.
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Biography
She had little education and was trained to be a religious child.
When her mentor Jutta died she took her place as abbess on the convent.
She had many visions
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The Challenges She Faced
• Hildegard had many physical challenges including severe migraine headaches.
• Hildegard was said to experience many “fiery” visions which probably were caused by her migraines.
More Challenges…
• Hildegard also had a lack of education.This must have made it hard for Hildegard to express her opinions into her writings.
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Challenge: Being a Woman
• Being a woman in the medieval times was a big challenge in itself. Women did not have many privileges or rights and lacked education.
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Hildegard’s Accomplishments
Unlike most women, Hildegard traveled a lot
She wrote many books on medicine and natural science
She composed many religious songs
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Accomplishments (continued)
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She wrote books on her religion, saints and the visions she had received
Advised popes, kings and bishops and encouraged reform of the church.
How Do Other Medieval Woman Relate?
• Most medieval women didn’t have the money or the ability to receive a good education.
• Having such little rights and education, a big part of Medieval woman’s life was religion.