Historical FigureMale
Mechthild of Magdeburg
1207 – 1282
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMechthild of Magdeburg, a Beguine, was a Catholic Christian mystic of the Middle Ages whose book, Das fließende Licht der Gottheit, is a compendium of visions, prayers, dialogues and mystical accounts. She was the first mystic to write in Low German.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 1206
Archbishopric of Magdeburg
Date of death
January 1, 1282
Kloster Helfta
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations & fields
philosopherwritermysticbeguine
- Field and occupation
- německá mystička
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