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Jean Juvénal des Ursins

1388 – 1473

French archbishop

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Lived 1388 – 1473 (aged 84–85). Jean Juvénal des Ursins was a French prelate, diplomat, historian, politician, philosopher and writer.

Jean (II) Juvénal des Ursins (; 1388–1473), the son of the royal jurist and provost of the merchants of Paris Jean Juvénal, was a French cleric and historian. He is the author of several legal treatises and clerical publications and the Histoire de Charles VI, Roy de France is attributed to him. His works serve as some of the main sources for information relating to the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War and the final phase of the Hundred Years' War.

He served as Bishop of Beauvais from 1433 to 1444, Bishop of Laon from 1444 to 1449, and Archbishop of Reims from 1449 to his death in 1473. It was in this latter capacity that he oversaw the rehabilitation of Joan of Arc between 1452 and 1456.

He is sometimes credited as the source of the adage, "War without fire is like sausages without mustard", concerning Henry V's firing of Meaux in 1421. However, other sources claim the king himself is the real source of the quote, and Juvenal cited him.

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Born
1388, Reims
Birth century
Died
1473
Occupation
Prelate, diplomat, historian, politician, philosopher, writer
Nationality
Positions held
Bishop of Laon, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reims
Also known as
Jean Juvenal des Ursins

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Who was Jean Juvénal des Ursins?

French archbishop (1388-1473)

When was Jean Juvénal des Ursins born?

Jean Juvénal des Ursins was born in 1388 in Reims.

When did Jean Juvénal des Ursins die?

Jean Juvénal des Ursins died in 1473.

What was Jean Juvénal des Ursins's occupation?

Jean Juvénal des Ursins was a prelate, diplomat, historian, politician, philosopher and writer.

What nationality was Jean Juvénal des Ursins?

Jean Juvénal des Ursins was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Juvénal des Ursins

· Wikidata: Q716427

· DBpedia: Jean Juvénal des Ursins

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