Autor: St. Anselm of Canterbury

Anselm of Canterbury (033/4–1109), also called Anselm of Aosta, was an Italian Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher and theologian of the Catholic Church. He was famous for the service as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109 and for his theological works which set standards for the development of further theological ideas. He was also noted for the resistance to the English kings William II and Henry Iamid the Investiture Controversy, where he defended the interests of the church. After his death, he was canonized as a saint. His feast day is 21 April.