Albert of Pisa
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Albert of Pisa was an Italian Franciscan
. He became the third Minister General
of the Order of Friars Minor in 1239.
He had been the successor to Agnellus of Pisa
, as the second Franciscan Provincial in England. He had also been Provincial in Germany and Hungary.
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
. He became the third Minister General
Minister general
Minister General is the term used for the Superior General of the different branches of the Franciscan Order. It is a term exclusive to them, and comes directly from its founder, St. Francis of Assisi....
of the Order of Friars Minor in 1239.
He had been the successor to Agnellus of Pisa
Agnellus of Pisa
Blessed Agnellus of Pisa was a Friar Minor and founder of the English Franciscan Province. He was born in 1195 at Pisa,of the prominent family, Angenelli. This similarity to the upbringing of St.Francis makes it no surprise that Agnellus was approached by St. Francis himself and asked to join the...
, as the second Franciscan Provincial in England. He had also been Provincial in Germany and Hungary.