Maurus of Pécs was a prominent 11th-century Benedictine prelate and the first known bishop born within the Kingdom of Hungary. He served as the abbot of the Pannonhalma monastery starting around 1029 before becoming the bishop of Pécs in 1036. A noted writer and poet, he is remembered for composing the legend of the hermits Benedict and Andrew Zorard. Throughout his career, he maintained significant influence at the royal courts, acting as a mediator during political conflicts and assisting in the organization of new dioceses.