Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1033-1109
French abbot, prelate, theologian, and philosopher. He was embroiled in the Investure Controversy and in conflict with consecutive English monarchs (William II and Henry I), resulting in exile on both occasions. Due to the philosophical approach of his writings, in particular his ontological argument for the existence of God, he is often considered a founder of Scholasticism. He is was canonized as a saint.
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- 208734365887
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- LC name
- Anselm, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1033-1109
- HMML name
- Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1033-1109
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Variants
- Anselm
- Anselm, of Aosta, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Anselm, of Bec, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Anselm, of Canterbury, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Anselm, Saint, Abp. of Canterbury
- Anselm, von Canterbury, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Anselme
- Anselme, de Cantorbéry, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury
- Anselmo
- Anselmo, d'Aosta, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1033
- Death date
- 1109-04-21
- Centuries
- 11th century CE ● 12th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Place residence
- Associated countries
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Personal relationships
- Associates
- Gaunilo, active 11th century (Disputant)
Preferred citation
"Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1033-1109." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified August 11, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/208734365887
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-06-07
- Last edited
- 2023-08-11