Guy de La Tour-du-Pin
Roman Catholic bishop
About Guy de La Tour-du-Pin
Guy de La Tour-du-Pin was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and latin Catholic priest.
Guy de la Tour (c. 1232 - 1286) was the Bishop of Clermont from 1250 until his death.
Life Guy de la Tour was the son of Albert III, lord of La Tour-du-Pin and Beatrix of Coligny. He was also the nephew of his predecessor, Hugues de la Tour. He entered the order of preachers at 15 and became bishop of Clermont at 18, in 1250, reportedly at the request of Louis IX. He was consecrated in 1253. He was the second bishop of Clermont to have his election confirmed by the Archbishops of Bourges. In 1254 he received Louis IX in church after his return from the Holy Land.
On the 28th of May 1262, Louis IX came to Clermont to celebrate the marriage of his son Philip to Isabella of Aragon.
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Who was Guy de La Tour-du-Pin?
Roman Catholic bishop
When did Guy de La Tour-du-Pin die?
Guy de La Tour-du-Pin died on 28 February 1286.
What was Guy de La Tour-du-Pin's occupation?
Guy de La Tour-du-Pin was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and latin Catholic priest.
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