Antoine Duprat
French cardinal and diplomat
Born
January 17th, 1463
562 years ago
Died
1535
490 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as a prominent cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church during the 16th century. Held the position of Bishop of Sens and was a key figure in the French ecclesiastical hierarchy. Actively participated in diplomatic missions for King Francis I of France, particularly during interactions with Pope Leo X. Played a significant role in the organization of the Concordat of Bologna, which established the church's authority in France over the king's rights.
Served as Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Bishop of Sens
Contributed to the Concordat of Bologna
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