Anselm of Canterbury

Anselm of Canterbury (1033—1109) was a former Archbishop of Canterbury who argued with William II over the authority of the Pope over English King. For this, he was exiled from England twice, but regained his position under Henry I.[1][2][3]

Anselm's seal

References

  1. Baynes, T. S., ed. (1878), "Anselm" , Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 2 (9th ed.), New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, pp. 91–93
  2. Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Anselm" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 2 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 81–83.
  3.  "St. Anselm (1)" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1907.
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