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Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille

1659 – 1720

French diplomat and priest

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Lived 1659 – 1720 (aged 60). Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille was a French diplomat, catholic priest, catholic bishop, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, bishop and archbishop.

Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille (7 July 1659 – 9 January 1720 in Rome) was a French Cardinal.

He was the son of Louis II de La Trémoille (1612–1666), Duke of Noirmoutier, and Renée Julie Aubéry, Lady of Tilleport. His elder sister was the influential Marie Anne de La Trémoille, princesse des Ursins, who played a central role in the Spanish royal court during the first years of the reign of Philip V.

He was created Cardinal of Trinità dei Monti, during the consistory of 17 May 1706, by Pope Clement XI. That same year, he was appointed French ambassador before the Holy See by Louis XIV.

He was commendatory Abbot of Saint-Étienne de Caen from 1710, of Lagny Abbey, of Notre-Dame de Sorèze, of Notre-Dame de Sylvanès, of Saint-Amand Abbey, and of Grandselve Abbey from 1707.

In 1714, he became Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He was appointed Bishop of Bayeux in January 1716. In April 1718, he became Archbishop of Cambrai, a position he held until his death in 1720.

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Catholic archbishop, Ambassador, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Diocesan bishop
Also known as
Joseph-Emmanuel de La Tremoille

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille?

French diplomat and priest

When was Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille born?

Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille was born on 7 July 1659 in France.

When did Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille die?

Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille died on 8 January 1720 in Rome.

What was Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille's occupation?

Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille was a diplomat, catholic priest, catholic bishop, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, bishop and archbishop.

What nationality was Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille?

Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille was French.

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· Wikipedia: Joseph-Emmanuel de La Trémoille

· Wikidata: Q1706337

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