Jacques Bénigne Bossuet
Deceased Q294100

Jacques Bénigne Bossuet

French bishop and theologian (1627-1704)

Born: September 27, 1627 (1627) · Dijon
Died: April 12, 1704 (1704) · Paris
Age at death: 76 years
Nationality France
Occupation writer, politician, philosopher, poet, theologian, Catholic priest, literary critic, historian, Catholic bishop, orator
Education University of Paris, Moeritherium, Collège des Godrans
Position held diocesan bishop, bishop of Condom, Roman Catholic Bishop of Meaux, seat 37 of the Académie française
Gender male

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