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Gilbertines, founded by St. Gilbert (1083-1189) at Sempringham, England, is the only monastic order that was purely English.  It began as a monastery of women, but expanded to include monasteries of men also, all of whom obeyed the [[Rule of St. Augustine]].

'''Gilbertines''', founded by [[St. Gilbert]] (1083-1189) at [[Sempringham]], [[England]], is the only monastic order that was purely English.  It began as a monastery of women, but expanded to include monasteries of men also, all of whom obeyed the [[Rule of St. Augustine]].

A "Prior of All" held absolute authority over the monks.

A "Prior of All" held absolute authority over the [[monk]]s.

This monastic order thrived until King Henry VIII dissolved it and its 25 monasteries.  Robert Holgate was its last master.

This monastic order thrived until [[King]] [[Henry VIII]] dissolved it and its 25 monasteries.  [[Robert Holgate]] was its last master.