Pardulphus was a Frankish Benedictine abbot born in Sardent around 657. Originally a shepherd, he sought a life of solitude as a hermit following a severe storm. He eventually joined a monastery in Guéret, which was established by the count Lantarius, where he later served as abbot. Known for his extreme asceticism, he practiced strict penance, including eating only once per week and avoiding poultry. His life and the historical context of Aquitaine are documented in the eighth-century text known as the *Vita Pardulfi*.