Alexander of Canterbury

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 the Countess Matilda to St. Anselm, and was sent by St. Anselm to Pope Paschal II for his instruction on various points.

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    •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1885). "Alexander of Canterbury". Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 1. London: Smith, Elder & Co.


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