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An·selm (

lm), Saint 1033-1109.

Italian-born English theological philosopher and prelate best known for his ontological argument for the existence of God.

Anselm [ˈænsɛlm]

(Biographies / Anselm, Saint (1033-1109) M, Italian, RELIGION: clergyman, MISC: scholar, WRITING: author) Saint. 1033-1109, Italian Benedictine monk; archbishop of Canterbury (1093-1109): one of the founders of scholasticism; author of Cur Deus Homo? (Why did God become Man?). Feast day: Aug. 21

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Anselm - an Italian who was a Benedictine monk; was archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109; one of the founders of scholasticism; best known for his proof of the existence of God

Saint Anselm, St. Anselm

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