Federico Wanga
Federico Vanga (or Wanga) (German: Friedrich von Wangen) (died 1218) was Prince-Bishop of Trento from August 9, 1207 until his death.
He was born in the noble family of the Wanganii Notarbartolo, Lords of Wangen. 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 |
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