Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine
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.
Jean de Lorraine | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal, Bishop of Metz | |
| 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 | |
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