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Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy

1667 – 1738

French bishop of Montpellier

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About Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy

Lived 1667 – 1738 (aged 70). Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Charles Joachim Colbert (11 June 1667 – 8 April 1738) was a bishop of Montpellier from 1697.

He was a son of Charles Colbert, marquis de Croissy and a nephew of Jean-Baptiste Colbert. As an ardent Jansenist he had père François-Aimé Pouget edit the noted Catéchisme de Montpellier. His writings were condemned by Rome. He was also part of the 'Appelant' movement alongside Jean Soanen, Pierre de La Broue and Pierre de Langle, calling for a church council to discuss the papal bull Unigenitus.

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Important facts

Born

11 June 1667, Paris

Birth century

17th century

Died

8 April 1738, Montpellier

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

France

Positions held

Roman Catholic Bishop of Montpellier

Also known as

Charles-Joachim Colbert de Croissy, Charles Joachim Colbert

People in Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy?

French bishop of Montpellier

When was Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy born?

Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy was born on 11 June 1667 in Paris.

When did Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy die?

Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy died on 8 April 1738 in Montpellier.

What was Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy's occupation?

Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy?

Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Joachim Colbert de Croissy

· Wikidata: Q2958156

· DBpedia: Charles Joachim Colbert

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