Jacques Bénigne Bossuet

bishop of Troyes (1664-1743)
Person human Q3158442
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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].

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  1. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Francearchives agent id → 1093855816
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, bishop +1
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    Canadiana name authority id → ncf11070975
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