About Jean Rolin
Lived 1408 – 1483 (aged 74–75). Jean Rolin was a French catholic priest.
Detail of a Nativity painting by Jean Hey with donor portrait of Cardinal Rolin and his dog.
Jean (Jehan) Rolin (1408–1483) was a French bishop and Cardinal.
His father, Nicolas Rolin, was ducal Chancellor of Burgundy, and lord of Authumes. Jean became a Cardinal in 1448, created by Pope Nicholas V, as part of diplomatic engagement between the Duchy of Burgundy and the Papacy, tending against France.
He was bishop of Chalon-sur-Saône in 1431, and bishop of Autun in 1436. He was a patron of the arts, supporting the work of an anonymous illustrator known as the Master of Jean Rolin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Rolin?
Catholic cardinal
When was Jean Rolin born?
Jean Rolin was born in 1408 in Autun.
When did Jean Rolin die?
Jean Rolin died on 22 June 1483 in Auxerre.
What was Jean Rolin's occupation?
Jean Rolin was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Jean Rolin?
Jean Rolin was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Rolin (cardinal)
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