About Amédée de Talaru
Lived 1377 – 1444 (aged 66–67). Amédée de Talaru was a French catholic priest and archbishop.
Amédée de Talaru (born in Lyon; died in Lyon on 11 February 1444) was a French pseudocardinal appointed by the Antipope, Felix V. He was a nephew of pseudo-cardinal Jean de Talaru who like Amédée de Talaru had also been archbishop of Lyon. He was also Primate of Gaul.
Amédée de Talaru was canon of Saint-Just church and canon, grand canon and archdeacon of St. John of Lyon. He attended the Council of Constance as a member of the Chapter of Lyons and the Council of Basel. Talaru was elected archbishop of Lyon in 1415 which made him Primate of Lyon, Rouen, Tours and Sens. The anti-pope Felix V created him cardinal in the consistory of 12 November 1440.
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Who was Amédée de Talaru?
archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church
When was Amédée de Talaru born?
Amédée de Talaru was born in 1377 in Lyon.
When did Amédée de Talaru die?
Amédée de Talaru died on 11 February 1444 in Lyon.
What was Amédée de Talaru's occupation?
Amédée de Talaru was a catholic priest and archbishop.
What nationality was Amédée de Talaru?
Amédée de Talaru was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amédée de Talaru. https://biography.guide/amedee-de-talaru/
MLA: "Amédée de Talaru." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amedee-de-talaru/.
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