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Philippe du Bec

1519 – 1605

16th century French churchman

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Lived 1519 – 1605 (aged 85–86). Philippe du Bec was a French catholic priest.

Philippe Crespin du Bec (1519 – January 10, 1605) was a French churchman of the 16th century. He was successively Bishop of Vannes (1559–1566), Bishop of Nantes (1566–1594) and Archbishop of Reims (1594–1605). Master of the King's Chapel and Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit.

Biography Philippe du Bec is the second son of Charles du Bec, lord of Bourri and Vardes, vice-admiral of France, and his wife Magdelaine or Marguerite de Beauvillier.

Ecclesiastical career Dean of the Saint-Maurice cathedral in Angers, he became bishop of Vannes in 1559, following the resignation of Sébastien de L'Aubespine. He participated in this capacity in the Council of Trent.

In 1566 he became Bishop of Nantes.

He attached himself to King Henry IV. He was present at his coronation on February 27, 1594, in the cathedral of Chartres, and as a prelate reminded him of the obligations of a Catholic monarch, then "the eldest son of the Church." Recognizing it, Henry IV named it in 1594 to Archbishop of Reims and made the following year Commander of its Orders.

Philippe du Bec died on 10 January 1605 at the age of 86 years.

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Important facts

Born
1519
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Diocesan bishop, Roman Catholic Bishop of Nantes
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Also known as
Philippe Crespin du Bec

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philippe du Bec?

16th century French churchman

When was Philippe du Bec born?

Philippe du Bec was born in 1519.

When did Philippe du Bec die?

Philippe du Bec died on 10 January 1605.

What was Philippe du Bec's occupation?

Philippe du Bec was a catholic priest.

What nationality was Philippe du Bec?

Philippe du Bec was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe du Bec

· Wikidata: Q3381022

· DBpedia: Philippe du Bec

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