Anselm of Canterbury
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Saint Anselm of Canterbury (Latin:Anselmus Cantuariensis; c. 1033 – 21 April 1109), also called Anselm of Aosta (Italian:Anselmo d'Aosta) after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec (French:Anselme du Bec) after his monastery, was a 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.