Ulrich of Zell was an 11th-century German monk and Cluniac reformer who played a significant role in spreading monastic reforms. Born in Regensburg around 1029, he served as a page at the royal court before dedicating his life to the Benedictine order. As a prior and an influential leader within the Cluniac movement, he founded several religious communities, including the priory at Zell. He is remembered for his commitment to liturgical standards and his efforts to reform various monasteries throughout the German-speaking lands.