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About Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine
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). 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.
Everything about Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, politician
- Position held
- apostolic administrator, cardinal, Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz, Roman Catholic Bishop of Verdun
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- April 9, 1498
- Died
- May 18, 1550