Benno of Meissen was a Benedictine monk who served as the Bishop of Meissen during the 11th century. Born around 1010 in Hildesheim, he was appointed to his episcopal see in 1066. Throughout his tenure, he focused on improving his diocese through various material advancements and implementing ecclesiastical reforms based on the Hildebrandine model. He died in Meissen on June 16, 1106, leaving behind a legacy of administrative and spiritual restructuring.