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Giovanni Gualberto John Gualberto
Against his family opposition, he became a Benedictine monk at San Miniato del Monte monastery. Founded and built by hand the monastery in Vallombrosa, Italy near Friesole in 1038. The rule of his order was an austere form of the Benedictine Rule, included an order of lay brothers, and received papal approval in 1070. When it seemed he would be appointed abbot, he fled. He founded abbeys at at San Salvi, Moscetta, Rozzuolo, Monte Salario, and Passignano, though did not do all the contstruction himself. Reported to have the gift of prophecy. Known for his great charity. Claims of miracles through his intercession in life and after.
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