Albert of Genoa was a 12th-century Cistercian hermit and mystic born in Genoa, Italy. After entering a local Cistercian abbey, he dedicated his life to religious service, remaining there as a lay brother. He spent his years living a solitary life as a hermit until his death in Sestri Ponente in 1180. Recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition, he is remembered for his spiritual devotion and ascetic lifestyle.