Fulbert of Chartres was a prominent 11th-century French bishop and educator who served at the cathedral school in Chartres. Born in Aquitaine around 960, he rose from humble beginnings to become a significant theological voice and a leader in ecclesiastical reform. As the Bishop of Chartres from 1006 until his death in 1028, he influenced both religious liturgy and the relationship between church and state. He is remembered for his extensive correspondence, his poetic works, and his efforts to promote the veneration of the Virgin Mary.