Luigi Boccardo was an Italian priest born in 1861 who served as the superior general of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Following the death of his brother, Giovanni Maria, he assumed leadership of his brother's religious order. He is recognized for his spiritual writings and his efforts to support religious vocations. During his ministry, he also founded the Sisters of Jesus the King, a contemplative congregation that branched from the Poor Daughters of Saint Cajetan. He died in Turin in 1936.