Historical FigureMale
Anzelm z Luccy
1035 – 1086
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAnselm of Lucca, born Anselm of Baggio, was a medieval bishop of Lucca in Italy and a prominent figure in the Investiture Controversy amid the fighting in central Italy between Matilda, countess of Tuscany, and Emperor Henry IV. His uncle Anselm preceded him as bishop of Lucca before being elected to the papacy as Pope Alexander II and so he is sometimes distinguished as Anselm the Younger or Anselm II.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 1034
Milan
Date of death
March 18, 1086
Mantua
Occupations & fields
Catholic priestcanon law juristwriterCatholic bishop
- Field and occupation
- lucký biskup
Other notable figures named Anzelm
Get inspired by other figures bearing this name across history and modern times.
