François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld
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Summary
François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld was born on February 28, 1736[1], in Angoulême[2]. He died on September 2, 1792[3], in Carmes Prison[4]. He worked as a politician[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Jean Charles François de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de La Rochefoucauld[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: deputy to the National Constituent Assembly of 1789[11], diocesan bishop[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Part of: Holy September Martyrs[15]
- Commons category: François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld-Bayers[16]
- Canonization status: blessed[17]
- Family name: de La Rochefoucauld[18], Bayers[19]
- Given name: François[20]
- Feast day: September 2[21]
- Work location: Paris[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
- Consecrator: Étienne-René Potier de Gesvres[24]
- Sibling: Pierre-Louis de La Rochefoucauld[25]
Why It Matters
François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld born?
François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld's place of birth was Angoulême[2].
Where did François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld die?
François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld died in Carmes Prison[4].
Who were François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld's parents?
François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld's father was Jean Charles François de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de La Rochefoucauld[9].
What did François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld do for work?
François-Joseph de La Rochefoucauld worked as a politician[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7].