Anselm

American

[an-selm] / ˈæn sɛlm /

noun

Saint, 1033–1109, archbishop of Canterbury: scholastic theologian and philosopher.
Also Ansel a first name: from Germanic words meaning “divine” and “helmet.”

Anselm British

/ ˈænsɛlm /

noun

Saint. 1033–1109, Italian Benedictine monk; archbishop of Canterbury (1093–1109): one of the founders of scholasticism; author of Cur Deus Homo? ( Why did God become Man? ). Feast day: Aug 21

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The art moves from medieval manuscripts to Louise Bourgeois, Diane Arbus and Anselm Kiefer, among many others.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

A native of New Hampshire, Leavitt studied communications and political science at Saint Anselm College, a Catholic college in her home state.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Along the campaign trail in Iowa over the past week, reporters had asked Haley when she would commit to participating in Thursday’s debate, hosted by ABC and WMUR-TV at Saint Anselm College.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

A poll of likely voters released by Saint Anselm College last month found Haley rising in the state, winning the backing of 30% to Trump’s 44%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

Today, Mort Janklow has an office high above Park Avenue filled with gorgeous works of modern art—a Dubuffet, an Anselm Kiefer.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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