Bernat Calbó was a 13th-century Catalan jurist, monk, and bishop who served the Catholic Church in various capacities. Born around 1180 near Reus, he initially worked as a functionary for the Archdiocese of Tarragona before joining the Cistercian order at Santes Creus. After serving as the monastery's first abbot, he was appointed Bishop of Vic. His diverse career included military service during the Reconquista, where he provided material support to the sieges of Burriana and Valencia.