ANSELM DUKE, ABBOT, SAINT – Founder of the Abbey of Nonantola

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The founder of the Abbey of Nonantola was the only Lombard saint of noble birth. During his life, he occupied several roles and gained a great deal of experience, which helped him in ruling his monastic community. He was born to a royal family at Cividale del Friuli, the famous Roman town of Forum Iulii, seat of an important market, which he administered in the role of faithful duke on behalf of king Aistulf, who married his sister Giseltrude.

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