Claude de Longwy de Givry
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Claude de Longwy de Givry (1481–1561) was a French bishop and Cardinal
, from an aristocratic background.
He became bishop of Mâcon, in 1510, as successor to his uncle Étienne de Longwy. He was subsequently bishop of Langres, bishop of Poitiers, bishop of Périgueux, and bishop of Amiens.
He was created cardinal in 1533, being known as the Cardinal de Givry (also later applied to his relative Anne d'Escars de Givry
).
A patron of architecture, he also commissioned tapestries, on the subject of Mammes of Caesarea
who is venerated in Langres.
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
, from an aristocratic background.
He became bishop of Mâcon, in 1510, as successor to his uncle Étienne de Longwy. He was subsequently bishop of Langres, bishop of Poitiers, bishop of Périgueux, and bishop of Amiens.
He was created cardinal in 1533, being known as the Cardinal de Givry (also later applied to his relative Anne d'Escars de Givry
Anne d'Escars de Givry
Anne d'Escars de Givry was a French Benedictine churchman, supporter of the Ligue, and Cardinal.He was born in Paris, the son of Jacques de Perusse, Seigneur d'Escars and Françoise de Longwy, Dame de Pagny and de Mirebeau....
).
A patron of architecture, he also commissioned tapestries, on the subject of Mammes of Caesarea
Mammes of Caesarea
Saint Mammes of Caesarea ; is a semi-legendary child-martyr of the 3rd century. He was martyred at Caesarea. His parents, Theodotus and Rufina, were also martyred.-Life:...
who is venerated in Langres.