About Federico Wanga
Lived 1200 – 1218. Federico Wanga was a catholic bishop, catholic priest, bishop and archbishop.
Federico Vanga (or Wanga) (German: Friedrich von Wangen) (died 1218) was Prince-Bishop of Trento from August 9, 1207, until his death.
He was born in the noble family of the Lords of Wangen, a hamlet on the Ritten near Bolzano. As bishop, he founded several hospitals and had a defensive tower (Torre Vanga) built on the Adige in Trento. He also began the works for the city's cathedral. He also issued a code of laws (Codex Wangianus).
He died while taking part in the Fifth Crusade.
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Who was Federico Wanga?
Prince-Bishop of Trento
When was Federico Wanga born?
Federico Wanga was born in 1200.
When did Federico Wanga die?
Federico Wanga died on 6 November 1218 in Acre.
What was Federico Wanga's occupation?
Federico Wanga was a catholic bishop, catholic priest, bishop and archbishop.
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