Hildegarde of Bingen was a 12th-century German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and visionary. Born in 1098, she is known for her contributions to music, theology, and natural history. Hildegarde founded the Rupertsberg Abbey and was recognized for her mystical visions, which she documented in several works, including "Scivias." Her influence extended beyond religion; she is considered one of the first female composers in Western music. Hildegarde's writings on medicine and herbalism also contributed to the understanding of natural remedies. She was canonized as a saint in 2012 and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church for her theological insights.