About Érard de La Marck
Lived 1472 – 1538 (aged 65). Érard de La Marck was a German catholic priest and latin Catholic bishop.
Érard de la Marck (; 31 May 1472 – 18 March 1538) was prince-bishop of Liège from 1506 till 1538. He was born in Sedan, Ardennes, the third son of , lord of Sedan and Bouillon.
Life Érard was also lord of Jametz, bishop of Chartres (1507–1525) and archbishop of Valencia (1520–1538). He was nominated Cardinal in 1520. He first tried to obtain protection from the King of France and finally allied with the emperor. He succeeded in securing peace in the prince-bishopric during his whole reign.
His reign is considered as the most flourishing of the Bishopric of Liège. He reconstructed the prince-bishop's palace, ruined by the wars of the last century with Burgundy. He also restored many monuments, including Saint Martin collegiate church.
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Who was Érard de La Marck?
prince-bishop of Liège, Belgium
When was Érard de La Marck born?
Érard de La Marck was born on 31 May 1472 in Sedan.
When did Érard de La Marck die?
Érard de La Marck died on 27 February 1538 in Liège.
What was Érard de La Marck's occupation?
Érard de La Marck was a catholic priest and latin Catholic bishop.
What nationality was Érard de La Marck?
Érard de La Marck was German.
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