Gerald of Sauve-Majeure was an 11th-century Benedictine abbot born in Corbie. After studying at Corbie Abbey, he traveled to Rome, where he was ordained by Pope Leo IX. Seeking relief from debilitating headaches, he undertook pilgrimages to Monte Gargano and Monte Cassino. Following various leadership roles at Laon and Soissons, he eventually founded the abbey of Grande-Sauve in the Gironde region. He remained the first abbot of this community, which emphasized the Benedictine Rule and the customs of Cluny.