Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire
Belgian catholic bishop
About Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire
Lived 1701 – 1771 (aged 69). Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire (1701—1771) was the thirteenth bishop of Namur.
Life Berlo was born at Franc-Douaire Castle, in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, on 22 September 1701, as the son of Paul-Marie and Marie-Albertine de Berlo. Engaging in an ecclesiastical career, he became a canon of Huy and provost of Nivelles. In December 1746, Pope Benedict XIV confirmed his appointment as bishop of Namur. He dedicated his energies and his fortune to repairing the damage and disorder caused in his diocese by the armies of Louis XV during the War of the Austrian Succession, including the rebuilding of Namur cathedral itself.
He died at Nivelles on 19 January 1771.
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Who was Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire?
Belgian catholic bishop (1701-1771)
When was Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire born?
Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire was born on 22 September 1701 in Stave.
When did Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire die?
Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire died on 19 January 1771 in Nivelles.
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Paul-Godefroi de Berlo de Franc-Douaire was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
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