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She is best known for her mystical visions, which she documented in various works, and for her musical compositions, which were groundbreaking for their time. Hildegard was also an influential figure in Christian theology and spirituality, challenging the traditional views of the role of women in the Church. She founded two monasteries, wrote theological and medicinal texts, and corresponded with popes, emperors, and other important figures of her time. Hildegard's holistic approach to health and her contributions to the fields of natural medicine and botanical studies were also notable. Today, she is recognized as one of the most remarkable women of the Middle Ages and a significant figure in the history of Western art and thought.