Hildegund
German saint
About Hildegund
Lived 1170 – 1188 (aged 17–18). Hildegund was a christian nun.
Joseph of Schönau (died 1188) was a German monk who lived as a man despite their body being characterised as female after his death. The individual's name prior to adopting a male identity may have been "Hildegund".
Joseph was also called Hildegund in some sources, under the assumption that Hildegund was the name given to them at birth; therefore, he should not be confused with Saint Hildegund (c. 1130–1178), whose feast day is 6 February.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Hildegund?
German saint
When was Hildegund born?
Hildegund was born in 1170 in Neuss.
When did Hildegund die?
Hildegund died on 20 April 1188 in Schönau.
What was Hildegund's occupation?
Hildegund was a christian nun.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hildegund. https://biography.guide/hildegund-christian-nun/
MLA: "Hildegund." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hildegund-christian-nun/.
Chicago: "Hildegund." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hildegund-christian-nun/.
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