Lanfranc (1005 x 1010 at Pavia — 24 May 1089 at Canterbury) was a cleric, teacher and jurist who became Archbishop of Canterbury under William the Conqueror.
This celebrated Italian jurist gave up his career to become a monk at Bec in Normandy. In 1070 he became the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. This was the peak of an extraordinary life.
A: Lanfranc was a cleric, teacher, and jurist who became Archbishop of Canterbury under William the Conqueror.
A: Lanfranc was born in Pavia and died on May 24, 1089, in Canterbury.
A: Lanfranc was a celebrated Italian jurist before becoming a monk at Bec in Normandy.
A: Lanfranc became the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1070.
A: William the Conqueror was the ruler of England when Lanfranc became Archbishop of Canterbury.
A: Lanfranc led an extraordinary life as a jurist, monk, teacher, and Archbishop of Canterbury.
A: Lanfranc is known for becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury under William the Conqueror after giving up his career as a celebrated Italian jurist.
