Saint Hildegund

Also known as

  • Hilda
  • Hildegundis
  • Ildegonda

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Born to the 12th-century German nobility, the daughter of Count Herman of Lidtberg. Countess, married to Count Lothair. Mother of three, one of whom died in his youth; the other two were Blessed Herman Joseph and Blessed Hadewych. Widowed, in 1178 she turned her castle at Meer, Germany, a former fortress, into a Premonstratensian convent. Against strong family opposition, she and her daughter joined the Order. Prioress of the convent.

Died

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Hildegund“. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 June 2022. Web. 23 April 2024. <>