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William Bona Anima

d. 1110

Abbot of Saint-Etienne, Caen; Archbishop of Rouen

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About William Bona Anima

William Bona Anima was a French catholic priest.

William Bona Anima or Bonne-Âme (died 1110) was a medieval archbishop of Rouen. He served from 1079 to 1110.

William was the son of Radbod Fleitel, the bishop of Sées and was a canon at Rouen as well as an archdeacon in that diocese. He then entered a monastery and became abbot of the monastery of Saint-Etienne in Caen from 1070 to 1079. He then was named archbishop of Rouen, where he served from 1079 to 1110.

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Important facts

Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Archbishop of Rouen, Abbot of Saint Etienne de Caen
Also known as
Guilielm Bonne-Ame

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Bona Anima?

Abbot of Saint-Etienne, Caen; Archbishop of Rouen

When did William Bona Anima die?

William Bona Anima died on 9 February 1110 in Rouen.

What was William Bona Anima's occupation?

William Bona Anima was a catholic priest.

What nationality was William Bona Anima?

William Bona Anima was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Bona Anima

· Wikidata: Q3119701

· DBpedia: William Bona Anima

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