Herrard of Landsberg
Item
Author
Herrard of Landsberg
Location
Hohenburg Abbey, Mont Sainte-Odile, Alsace
Dates
1130 - 1195
Biography
Known as a scientist as well as writer, Herrad of Landsberg was a German abbess who wrote a book about science called Garden of Delights (in Latin, Hortus Deliciarum). She became a nun at the convent of Hohenberg and eventually became abbess of the community, where she helped found a hospital.
Works
Hortus deliciarum (The Garden of Delights)
Languages
Latin
Genres
Encyclopedia
