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Also known as: Robert de
Turlande; Robert of Casa Dei
Memorial: 17 April
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Relative of Saint Gerald of Aurillac. Priest. Canon of Saint Julian's
church at Brioude where he founded a hospice for the poor. Monk at Cluny
under the direction of Saint Odilo. Pilgrim to Rome. Retired to Brioude
near Auvergne where he attracted so many followers that the great
Benedictine abbey of Casa Dei (House of God) or Chaise-Dieu (Chair of God)
with 300 monks. Spiritual teacher of Saint Adelemus.
Born: 11th century at Auvergne, France
Died: 1087 of natural causes
Canonized: 1095
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