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Camille de Neufville de Villeroy

1606 – 1693

Archbishop of Lyon

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About Camille de Neufville de Villeroy

Lived 1606 – 1693 (aged 86). Camille de Neufville de Villeroy was a French catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.

Camille de Neufville de Villeroy (22 August 1606, Rome - 3 June 1693, Lyon) was the archbishop and count of Lyon and primate of the Gauls from 1653 to 1693. He was the second of five sons of Charles I de Neufville de Villeroy, marquis d'Halincourt, and grandson of Nicolas IV de Neufville de Villeroy, minister to the kings of France. He owes his Christian name to Camillo Borghese, pope under the name Paul V.

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Important facts

Born

22 August 1606, Rome

Birth century

17th century

Died

3 June 1693, Lyon

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, archbishop

Nationality

France

Positions held

Catholic archbishop

Awards

Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Camille de Neufville de Villeroy's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Camille de Neufville de Villeroy?

Archbishop of Lyon

When was Camille de Neufville de Villeroy born?

Camille de Neufville de Villeroy was born on 22 August 1606 in Rome.

When did Camille de Neufville de Villeroy die?

Camille de Neufville de Villeroy died on 3 June 1693 in Lyon.

What was Camille de Neufville de Villeroy's occupation?

Camille de Neufville de Villeroy was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.

What nationality was Camille de Neufville de Villeroy?

Camille de Neufville de Villeroy was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Camille de Neufville de Villeroy

· Wikidata: Q2935107

· DBpedia: Camille de Neufville de Villeroy

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Camille de Neufville de Villeroy. https://biography.guide/camille-de-neufville-de-villeroy/

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