Federico Wanga

Federico Wanga

Federico Vanga (or Wanga; German: "Frederick 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.


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