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Anselm of Canterbury

Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) was a French philosopher, theologian and latin catholic priest.

Also recorded as St. Anselm of Canterbury; Anselm of Aosta; Anselm of Bec; Anselm; Saint Anselm; St. Anselm.

Overview

Born at Aosta in 1033, died at Canterbury in 1109.

In detail

training under Lanfranc and Ivo of Chartres is recorded. Anselm of Laon, Gilbert Crispin and Ralph, Abbot of Battle are recorded as having studied under Anselm of Canterbury. the recorded working language is medieval Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen, Bec Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. Positions recorded include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury and abbot.

Works named in the authority record are Cur Deus homo, Monologion, Proslogion, De similitudinibus, Questions for a dying man and Meditationes.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Anselm of Canterbury”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q43939: Anselm of Canterbury

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