Ildegarda di Bingen
Ildegarda di Bingen was a 12th-century Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and philosopher, known for her visionary works and contributions to music and medicine. She is often regarded as one of the first composers of Western music and a pioneer in holistic health practices, blending spirituality with science. Ildegarda's strong personality and her defiance against male authority figures of her time, including the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, has made her a symbol of female empowerment and mysticism in the medieval period.
Born on Sep 17, 1098 (926 years old)
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Ildegarda di Bingen is a medieval nun that Federica Rosellini has included in her work.
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Ildegarda di Bingen is mentioned as a historical figure who opposed Federico Barbarossa.
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