Robert de Turlande was an 11th-century French Benedictine monk and abbot of noble lineage. Born around 1000 near Paulhenc, he dedicated his life to the service of the poor and the establishment of monastic communities. After studying the Benedictine rule in Rome and Monte Cassino, he founded the monastery of La Chaise-Dieu in Auvergne. He is remembered for his extensive work in restoring regional churches and his profound commitment to the contemplative life as a means of aiding the impoverished.