Guillaume de Littera

Guillaume de Littera (1371–1452) was a French Roman Catholic canon and provost in Aix-en-Provence as well as vicar in a diocese encompassing several localities in Provence. He became a large landowner after he inherited Meyreuil and Rousset.

Early life Guillaume de Littera was born circa 1371. He grew up in a wealthy aristocratic family.

Career He became a Roman Catholic canon and later provost in Aix-en-Provence. In 1423, he donated his collection of books to the Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence.

In the 1420s, he had an argument with the Archdeacon of Avignon, and threatened to excommunicate him. He also inherited Meyreuil from his mother and Rousset from an aunt.

He served as Vicar under Antipope Felix V in the Diocese of Nice, Vence, Glandevès, Senez and Vintimille. After his death, his service was discontinued. However, Pope Nicholas V forgave him in 1447, and he was Vicar in the diocese again by 1451.

Death He died in 1452. His three nieces inherited Meyreuil. His illegitimate son, sometimes referred to as a nephew, inherited Rousset; however, his family members soon disinherited him.