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Pierre du Cambout de Coislin

1636 – 1706

Catholic cardinal

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Lived 1636 – 1706 (aged 69). Pierre du Cambout de Coislin was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Pierre du Cambout (14 November 1636 – 5 February 1706) was a French prelate. He was a grandson of Pierre Séguier and held many important benefices - abbot of Jumièges, in 1641, of Saint-Victor, in 1643, canon of Paris, and first king's almoner in 1663. He was finally Grand Almoner of France and bishop of Orléans from 1665 to 1706, as well as (in a surprise appointment) being made cardinal priest of Trinità dei Monti.

Dangeau reported:

Saint-Simon wrote of him:

One of his successors removed the epitaph from the cardinal's tomb "since people were going there to pray to God, as at a saint's tomb". His nephew Henri Charles du Cambout de Coislin was also a bishop.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Paris
Positions held
Grand Almoner of France, Abbot, Diocesan bishop, Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Also known as
Cardinal Pierre du Cambout de Coislin, Pierre du Cambout de, Cardinal Coislin, Pierre du Cambout

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre du Cambout de Coislin?

Catholic cardinal (1636-1706)

When was Pierre du Cambout de Coislin born?

Pierre du Cambout de Coislin was born on 1 November 1636 in Paris.

When did Pierre du Cambout de Coislin die?

Pierre du Cambout de Coislin died on 5 February 1706 in Versailles.

What was Pierre du Cambout de Coislin's occupation?

Pierre du Cambout de Coislin was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Pierre du Cambout de Coislin?

Pierre du Cambout de Coislin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre du Cambout de Coislin

· Wikidata: Q3387796

· DBpedia: Pierre du Cambout

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