Saint Anselm of Canterbury, one of the foremost intellectual figures of the early Middle Ages, stands as a towering figure in the history of philosophy and theology. Born around 1033 in Aosta, a small town in northern Italy, Anselm was a Benedictine monk, a prior, and ultimately the Archbishop of Canterbury, but his most profound contributions were made as a philosopher and theologian. Anselm's legacy is closely linked to the development of scholasticism, a medieval intellectual movement that sought to reconcile the teachings of ancient philosophy with Christian doctrine. His works had a lasting impact on both medieval and later thinkers, laying the foundation for significant theological discourse, including discussions on faith, reason, and the nature of God.