About Arnaud de Via
Lived 1201 – 1335. Arnaud de Via was a French catholic priest.
Arnaud de Via (died 24 November 1335) was a French cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. Arnaud's brother Jacques was also a cardinal and their mother was sister to pope John XXII.
Life
Born in Cahors, he became a protonotary apostolic, archdeacon of Fréjus, provost of Barjols and prior of S. Nicola de Bari. He was made a cardinal in the consistory of 20 June 1317. He built the Petit Palais in Avignon, a residence at Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and the collégiale Notre-Dame, intended to receive his tomb and granted a chapter of 12 canons. He took part in the papal conclave of 1334, which elected pope Benedict XII and died in Avignon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arnaud de Via?
French Cardinal
When was Arnaud de Via born?
Arnaud de Via was born in 1201 in Cahors.
When did Arnaud de Via die?
Arnaud de Via died on 24 November 1335 in Avignon.
What was Arnaud de Via's occupation?
Arnaud de Via was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Arnaud de Via?
Arnaud de Via was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arnaud de Via. https://biography.guide/arnaud-de-via/
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