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Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine

Catholic cardinal (1498-1550) · France · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 52

Jean de Lorraine was the third son of the ruling Duke of Lorraine, and a French cardinal, who was archbishop of Reims (1532-1538), Lyon (1537-1539), and Narbonne (1524-1550), bishop of Metz, and Administrator of the dioceses of Toul, Verdun, Thérouanne, Luçon, Albi, Valence, Nantes and Agen (1538-1550).

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He was a personal friend, companion, and advisor of King Francis I of France. Jean de Lorraine was the richest prelate in the reign of Francis I, as well as the most flagrant pluralist. He is one of several cardinals known as the Cardinal de Lorraine.

Country
France
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1498 to 1550 · aged 52