Lanfranc

Lanfranc was an influential Italian Benedictine monk, theologian, and church reformer in the 11th century. He became the first Archbishop of Canterbury after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Lanfranc was instrumental in reforming the English church, promoting monastic discipline, and supporting the authority of the papacy. He also played a key role in establishing the Norman church hierarchy and was involved in significant theological debates of his time. His work laid the groundwork for future reforms in the English church and helped shape the relationship between England and the broader Christian world.