About Guy Paré
Lived 1200 – 1206. Guy Paré was a French catholic priest and christian monk.
Guy Paré (died 1206) was a French Cistercian, who became general of his order, Archbishop of Reims, and a Cardinal.
Biography In the consistory of September 1190, he was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Clement III, receiving the title of Santa Maria in Trastevere. As a cardinal, he took part in the 1191 Papal election (in which Pope Celestine III was elected) and that of 1198 (in which Pope Innocent III was elected).
He was a papal legate to Germany. In 1204 he was made Archbishop by Pope Innocent III; this position also made him a pair de France. In 1205 Innocent conferred on him the privilege of consecrating the Kings of France.
He died in Liège of the plague, while engaged on a papal diplomatic mission. He is buried at Citeaux.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Guy Paré?
Catholic cardinal
When was Guy Paré born?
Guy Paré was born in 1200 in France.
When did Guy Paré die?
Guy Paré died in 1206 in Ghent.
What was Guy Paré's occupation?
Guy Paré was a catholic priest and christian monk.
What nationality was Guy Paré?
Guy Paré was French.
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