Richard de Saint-Vanne was a Benedictine abbot and bishop who lived from 970 to 1046. Born into a noble family in Bantheville, he studied at the cathedral school in Rheims before entering the monastery of Saint-Vanne. He served as the abbot of this monastery from 1004 until his death, during which time he also held the position of Bishop of Verdun. Known for his administrative skills, he oversaw twenty-one different monasteries throughout his career.