Albert of Vercelli was a 12th-century canon lawyer and high-ranking prelate who served as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Born in Parma, he held several significant ecclesiastical roles, including serving as the Bishop of Bobbio and the Bishop of Vercelli. A skilled diplomat, he acted as a mediator for the papacy during conflicts involving the Holy Roman Emperor. He is widely recognized for his foundational influence on the Carmelite Order through his legal and spiritual contributions.