albert of pisa, was born in tuscany. according to tradition, agnellus of pisa and albert were received into the order together by francis in 1211. he served as provincial minister in tuscany (1217-1221), ancona (1221-1223), germany (1223-1227), spain (1227-1230) and bologna (1230-1232). he was provincial minister in hungary, when, in the spring 1236, agnellus of pisa died at oxford. albert was then transferred to england, arriving there in december.