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Saint Albert Avogadro commonly known as St. Albert of Jerusalem (1149 – 14 September 1214) was a Catholic canon lawyer who served as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from 1204 until his death.Born in Parma Italy Albert was educated in theology and law and served as Bishop of Bobbio until 1184 when he was appointed as Bishop of Vercelli. He served the Papacy as a mediator and diplomat between Pope Clement III and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.