Alberic of Monte Cassino was a Benedictine monk and the abbot of the famous monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy during the 11th century. He is known for his efforts to reform monastic life, emphasizing strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Benedict, which guided the daily lives of monks. His leadership helped restore the spiritual and communal discipline of the monastery. Under Alberic's guidance, Monte Cassino became a center of learning and culture, attracting scholars and monks from various regions. His reforms laid the groundwork for the monastery's influence in the Benedictine order and contributed to the broader monastic revival in medieval Europe.