Federico Wanga

Federico Vanga (or Wanga) (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 part in the Fifth Crusade.

Preceded by Conrad II di Biseno Until 1205	Bishop of Trento 1207–1218	Succeeded by Albert IV von Ravenstein

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 36726076 ISNI: 0000 0000 8019 0676 SUDOC: 129448338 BNF: cb16724142s (data)

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