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Sep 16, 1098
My Birthday!
I was born in 1098. I was also the 10th child born to my family. At birth, I was given up to the church. picture; http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Hildegard.jpg -
Aug 1, 1106
Early Years
I received a religious education with Jutta, an anchoress. I began this education at the age of eight. picture; http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3598475257_e731873465.jpg -
Oct 6, 1136
Benedictine
In 1136, I became prioress at the Benedictine cloister of Disibodenberg. picture; http://farm1.static.flickr.com/101/315862291_626f8ba56c.jpg -
Nov 24, 1138
My Leadership Role
I was elected the head of the convent after Juttas death. picture; http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Catholic_Church,_Byha%C5%AD.jpg -
Apr 7, 1140
Vision Quote
"And it came to pass ... when I was 42 years and 7 months old, that the heavens were opened and a blinding light of exceptional brilliance flowed through my entire brain. And so it kindled my whole heart and breast like a flame, not burning but warming... and suddenly I understood of the meaning of expositions of the books"(Hildegard Von Bingen) picture; http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Hildegard_von_Bingen_Liber_Divinorum_Operum.jpg -
Dec 15, 1140
Monophonic chants
In the 1140s, most of my monophonic chants were composed. picture; http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Old_Dan_Tucker_sheet_music.png -
Dec 4, 1141
Composing Inspiration
My revelation in christianity turned me toward the job of composing. picture; http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/09/43/094349_63b5d4bf.jpg -
Dec 7, 1151
Ordo Virtutum
In 1151, I created Ordo Virtutum. It is considered one of the earliest liturgical played ever. picture; http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/09/43/094349_63b5d4bf.jpg -
Sep 17, 1179
The End
This was the day of my death. I lived a good life and hope to be remembered throughout history. picture; http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XlMhjvuPDJQ/Sk5BFeYlcwI/AAAAAAAAGfs/aUuNFd_pDxU/Hildegard_von_Bingen.jpg -
Sep 17, 1190
My feast day
In Germany, my feast day each year is September 17. A feast day is a special day set apart to honor a person. picture; http://farm1.static.flickr.com/25/100218067_73bbc95e2e.jpg
