About Alexander of Canterbury
Alexander of Canterbury was an English monk and writer.
Alexander of Canterbury (fl. 1120) was an English monk of Christ Church, Canterbury. He is known as the author of a work, Dicta Anselmi archiepiscopi, which has been also ascribed to Eadmer. He was employed as a messenger from Countess Matilda to Anselm, and was sent by Anselm to Pope Paschal II for his instruction on various points.
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Who was Alexander of Canterbury?
English monk of Christ Church, Canterbury
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Alexander of Canterbury was a monk and writer.
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Alexander of Canterbury was English.
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