questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by M Dec. 28, 2018, 4:51 p.m. Who founded the Cistercian order in 1098? Romuald of Camaldoli Robert of MolesmeBenedykt of NursiaNorbert of XantenThe term Cistercian derives from Cistercium, the Latin name for the village of Cîteaux, near Dijon in France. It was in this village that a group of Benedictine monks from the monastery of Molesme founded Cîteaux Abbey in 1098. The best known of them were Robert of Molesme, Alberic of Cîteaux and the English monk Stephen Harding, who were the first three abbots.MShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Cistercians3Very interesting! wikipedia → Cisterciansreach: rather globalOrderreligionsVotes +1 Very interesting! Joschi +1 Very interesting! ShadowMaster +1 Very interesting! I know