Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine
French cardinal (1498–1550)
Died aged 52AriesFrance
Biography
Jean de Lorraine (9 April 1498 – c. 18 May 1550) was the third son of the ruling Duke of Lorraine, and a French cardinal, who was (at one time or another) 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). 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.
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Career & roles
- apostolic administrator
- cardinal
- Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz
- Roman Catholic Bishop of Verdun
- Roman Catholic Bishop of Toul
Family
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