Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033/4–1109), also called (Italian: Anselmo d'Aosta) after his birthplace and (French: Anselme du Bec) after his monastery, was an Italian Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher and theologian of the Catholic Church, who held the office of Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. After his death, he was canonized as a saint; his feast day is 21 April.
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1033 Aosta, Burgundy
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21 April 1109 (aged 75) Canterbury, England
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