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Étienne de Marsay

b. 1150

Tours [Marçay], Étienne de (d. 1193), administrator

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About Étienne de Marsay

Born 1150. Étienne de Marsay was a French archbishop.

Etienne de Tours or Stephen of Tours and Later Stephen of Marçey was a Seneschal of Anjou in the 12th century. He was appointed in 1181 CE by the Angevin King Henry II of England. He was imprisoned by Henry's son the future King Richard I of England on suspicion of fiscal mismanagement. He was freed after being absolved of any wrong. He was restored to the position from 1190 to 1196. Between his two terms, the position was held by Payen de Rochefort-sur-Loire.

Sometime during this period he built a chateau at Marçey et Loire and became known as Etienne de Marçey (often transliterated in English spelling as Marsay as no cedilla exists in the English Alphabet). He was sometimes credited with the creation or possession of a brazen head.

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Important facts

Born
1150
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Also known as
Etienne de Marsay, Etienne de Tours, Stephen of Tours

Frequently asked questions

Who was Étienne de Marsay?

Tours [Marçay], Étienne de (d. 1193), administrator

When was Étienne de Marsay born?

Étienne de Marsay was born in 1150.

What was Étienne de Marsay's occupation?

Étienne de Marsay was an archbishop.

What nationality was Étienne de Marsay?

Étienne de Marsay was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Étienne de Marsay

· Wikidata: Q3592426

· DBpedia: Etienne de Tours

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