Recalled by Pope Gregory VII. Anselm's canons were slack in observance of the austere life, were placed under papal interdict and excommunicated, revolted, were supported by the emperor, and drove Anselm from his see in 1079.
Anselm retired to Canossa as spiritual director of Countess Matilda; reformed monasteries in her lands. Supported Pope Gregory's efforts to end lay investiture. Apostolic legate to Lombardy under Pope Victor III, again settling problems caused by the lay investiture conflict. Worked against the antipope Guibert. His prayers was obtained the rout of the enemies of Gregory VII.
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