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The biography of Hildegard von Bingen
 

July 26, 1097 - April 30, 1179
Early Music Period

Hildegard von Bingen (Hildegard of Bingen) was a German nun who established her own convent, and was famous for her prophecies and miracles. In addition to writing poetry, she wrote books about religion and medicine – and she composed music. Only 77 songs of hers remain after all these years.

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