About Robert Briçonnet
Robert Briçonnet was a French catholic priest.
Robert Briçonnet (c.1450 – 3 June 1497) was a French churchman and courtier, and Archbishop of Reims from 1493.
Life
He was the fifth son of Jean Briçonnet, and an elder brother of the Cardinal Guillaume Briçonnet. He owed much to the credit which Guillaume had with Charles VIII of France, when it came to his rapid elevation to public offices and dignities.
He was named Canon of St.-Aignan at Orléans, Abbot of the rich Abbey of St. Vaast at Arras, and in 1493 he was raised to the archiepiscopal See of Reims, four years before the Cardinal himself was appointed to that see.
Charles also appointed him President of the Superior Tribunal of Finances, and Chancellor of France. He enjoyed this new dignity for only twenty-two months before his death, which occurred at Moulins. He showed himself, as did his brothers and nephews, a patron of men of letters.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Briçonnet?
Roman Catholic archbishop
When was Robert Briçonnet born?
Robert Briçonnet was born in Tours.
When did Robert Briçonnet die?
Robert Briçonnet died in Reims, Moulins.
What was Robert Briçonnet's occupation?
Robert Briçonnet was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Robert Briçonnet?
Robert Briçonnet was French.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Briçonnet. https://biography.guide/robert-briconnet/
MLA: "Robert Briçonnet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-briconnet/.
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