Jacques Bénigne Bossuet
bishop of Troyes (1664-1743)
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Summary
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet was born on December 11, 1664[1], in Dijon[2]. He died on July 12, 1743[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], bishop[7], and Catholic theologian[8].
Key Facts
- Position held: diocesan bishop[9]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Jacques Bénigne Bossuet (bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Troye)[12]
- Family name: Bossuet[13]
- Given name: Jacques[14], Bénigne[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[16]
- Consecrator: Louis Antoine de Noailles[17], Roland-François de Kerhoën de Coëtanfao[18], Charles de Caylus[19]
- Different from: Jacques Bénigne Bossuet[20]
- Sibling: Louis Bossuet[21]
FAQs
Where was Jacques Bénigne Bossuet born?
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet was born in Dijon[2].
Where did Jacques Bénigne Bossuet die?
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet passed away in Paris[4].
What did Jacques Bénigne Bossuet do for work?
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], bishop[7], and Catholic theologian[8].