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Jean d'Estrées

1666 – 1718

French diplomat

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Lived 1666 – 1718 (aged 51–52). Jean d'Estrées was a French diplomat, catholic priest, politician, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and archbishop.

Jean d'Estrées (; 1666 – 3 March 1718) was a French priest and politician. He was the son of Jean II d'Estrées and his wife Marie Marguerite Morin.

He was born in Paris, the nephew of Cardinal César d'Estrées and brother of Marshal Victor Marie d'Estrées, both academics. In 1691, Jean d'Estrées was abbot of Villeneuve, and in that capacity attended the States of Nantes. In 1692, he was given his first diplomatic mission, being responsible for the assurance of Portuguese neutrality during the War of the Grand Alliance. Earning a doctorate in theology in 1698, he became the abbot of Évron. In 1703, he joined his uncle in Spain, who was the ambassador to France, and succeeded him after two years. In 1711 he was elected to l'Académie française, which had searched for a suitable candidate to replace his well-known predecessor, Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux.

Jean d'Estrées was also named to the Conseil d'État (Council of State) and the Archbishopric of Cambrai in 1716, but died before his coronation.

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Important facts

Born
1666, Paris
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Abbot, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cambrai, Seat 1 of the Académie française
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael; Order of the Holy Spirit

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean d'Estrées?

French diplomat (1666-1718)

When was Jean d'Estrées born?

Jean d'Estrées was born in 1666 in Paris.

When did Jean d'Estrées die?

Jean d'Estrées died on 3 March 1718 in Paris.

What was Jean d'Estrées's occupation?

Jean d'Estrées was a diplomat, catholic priest, politician, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and archbishop.

What nationality was Jean d'Estrées?

Jean d'Estrées was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean d'Estrées

· Wikidata: Q929092

· DBpedia: Jean d'Estrées

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