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Geoffroy de Boulogne

1017 – 1095

French cleric

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About Geoffroy de Boulogne

Lived 1017 – 1095 (aged 77–78). Geoffroy de Boulogne was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Life Geoffroy de Boulogne was the son of Eustace I, Count of Boulogne and Matilda of Louvain. He was the Archdeacon of Arras, before being appointed bishop of Paris in 1061. This was in part thanks to his family's ties to Baldwin V of Flanders the, at the time, regent for Philip I

In 1074, de Boulogne convocated a council in Paris, discussing a decree of Gregory VII's condemning priests who had concubines. This decree was apparently contested by the members of the clergy.

In 1077, he was accused of simony through the papal legate Hugh of Die, together with his nephew Geoffrey, Bishops of Chartres, who was excommunicated. To clear his name, Geoffrey of Boulogne went to Rome. On the way, he was robbed by bandits, reaching the city without any money. Despite that, he was pardoned by Gregory VII.

De Boulogne was present to the council of Reims regarding Philip I's divorce and remarriage in 1094. It is unclear what where his positions on the matter. He would die the following year, in 1095.

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Important facts

Born
1017
Birth century
Died
Nationality
Positions held
Roman Catholic bishop of Paris, Lord Chancellor of France
Also known as
Godefroy de Boulogne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Geoffroy de Boulogne?

French cleric

When was Geoffroy de Boulogne born?

Geoffroy de Boulogne was born in 1017.

When did Geoffroy de Boulogne die?

Geoffroy de Boulogne died on 1 May 1095.

What was Geoffroy de Boulogne's occupation?

Geoffroy de Boulogne was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Geoffroy de Boulogne?

Geoffroy de Boulogne was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Geoffroy de Boulogne

· Wikidata: Q3101164

· DBpedia: Geoffroy de Boulogne

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