Bruno of Cologne

Founder of the Carthusian Order (1030–1101)

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Lived 1030–1101, aged 71Germany

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1030–1101
Aged 71

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Updated 2026-06-01

Bruno of Cologne, venerated as Saint Bruno, was the founder of the Carthusians. He personally founded the order's first two communities.

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Bruno of Cologne, venerated as Saint Bruno, was the founder of the Carthusians. He personally founded the order's first two communities. He was a celebrated teacher at Reims and a close advisor of his former pupil, Pope Urban II. His feast day is 6 October.

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