Dom Anselmo Costadoni, Order of St. Benedict Cam., was an Italian Camaldolese monk, historian and theologian.
Background
He was born on 6 October 1714, at Venice and christened Giovanni Domenico. The son of a rich merchant, he sacrificed at an early date his prospects of success in the world and took the religious habit of the Camaldolese monks at the Monastery of Saint Michael, situated on the island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon.
Education
Here he studied philosophy and theology with more than usual success.
Career
lieutenant follows the plan of Mabillon"s "Annales ordinis South. Benedicti". (Venice, 1755-1773). He died on 23 January 1785, in Venice.