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  1. Anselm Of Canterbury

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    Archbishopric and Exile
    In 1093, Anselm was persuaded (or perhaps mildly coerced, given his monastic desire for quiet contemplation) to become the Archbishop of Canterbury. His tenure was immediately marred by conflicts with King William II of England over the independence of the Church and control over ecclesiastical appointments and revenues.
    Anselm consistently defended the Gregorian reforms, challenging the King's custom of appropriating Church revenues during vacant sees. This dispute led to two periods of exile (1097–1100 and 1105–1107). During hi…