Jean de Lorraine | |
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| Cardinal, Bishop of Metz | |
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| Diocese | Metz |
| Appointed | 26 July 1501 |
| Term ended | 10 May 1550 |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-deacon of Sant 'Onofrio |
| Orders | |
| Created cardinal | 28 May 1518 by Leo X |
| Rank | Cardinal-deacon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1498 Bar-le-Duc, Lorraine |
| Died | c. 18 May 1550 (aged 52) Neuvy-sur-Loire, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Parents | René II, Duke of Lorraine Philippa of Guelders |
| Coat of arms |  |
Jean de Lorraine (9 April 1498 – c. 18 May 1550[1]) was the third son[2] 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),[3] bishop of Metz, and Administrator of the dioceses of Toul, Verdun, Thérouanne, Luçon, Albi, Valence, Nantes and Agen (1538–1550).[4] 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.[5] He is one of several cardinals known as the Cardinal de Lorraine.
- ^ Gulik and Eubel (pp. 18, 98) give the date of 10 May.
- ^ Andre Thevet (1584). Les vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes illustres grecz, latins et payens, recueilliz de leur tableaux (etc.) (in French). Vol. Second tome. Paris: Vefue J. Kervert. p. 355b.
- ^ Gulik and Eubel, p. 253.
- ^ Gulik and Eubel, p. 98. Jean de Lorraine was appointed on nomination by the King.
- ^ Edelstein, Marilyn Manera (1974). "The Social Origins of the Episcopacy in the Reign of Francis I". French Historical Studies. 8 (3): 377–392, at p. 380. doi:10.2307/286018. JSTOR 286018.