Federico Wanga
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Federico Vanga (German: Friedrich von Wangen) (died 1218) was Prince-Bishop of Trento from August 9, 1207 until his death.
As Bishop he founded several hospitals and had a defensive tower (Torre Vanga) built on the Adige
in Trento. He also began the works for the city's cathedral
. He also issued a code of laws (Codex Wangianus).
He died while taking parting to the Fourth Crusade
.
As Bishop he founded several hospitals and had a defensive tower (Torre Vanga) built on the Adige
Adige
The Adige is a river with its source in the Alpine province of South Tyrol near the Italian border with Austria and Switzerland. At in length, it is the second longest river in Italy, after the River Po with ....
in Trento. He also began the works for the city's cathedral
Trento Cathedral
Trento Cathedral is the most important religious edifice in Trento, northern Italy. It was built over a pre-existing 6th century temple devoted to Saint Vigilius , patron saint of the city....
. He also issued a code of laws (Codex Wangianus).
He died while taking parting to the Fourth Crusade
Fourth Crusade
The Fourth Crusade was originally intended to conquer Muslim-controlled Jerusalem by means of an invasion through Egypt. Instead, in April 1204, the Crusaders of Western Europe invaded and conquered the Christian city of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire...
.