Jacques D'Annebaut
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Jacques d'Annebaut (died 1557) was a French Cardinal
. He was a cousin of Jean Le Veneur
(their mothers Marie and Marguerite Blosset were sisters), and brother of Claude d'Annebault
, marshal of France
.
He became bishop of Lisieux in 1539. He was created Cardinal in 1544. After the disgrace of his brother he left court.
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...
. He was a cousin of Jean Le Veneur
Jean Le Veneur
-Biography:He was born into a noble family, his father being baron of Tillières, Valquier and Homme. Many of his close relatives were involved in the Church: an uncle and a brother were bishops, and a cousin on his mother's side eventually became a Cardinal himself.Jean began his ecumenical...
(their mothers Marie and Marguerite Blosset were sisters), and brother of Claude d'Annebault
Claude d'Annebault
Claude d'Annebault was a French military officer; Marshall of France ; Admiral of France ; and Governor of Piedmont in 1541. He led the French invasion of the Isle of Wight in 1545...
, marshal of France
Marshal of France
The Marshal of France is a military distinction in contemporary France, not a military rank. It is granted to generals for exceptional achievements...
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He became bishop of Lisieux in 1539. He was created Cardinal in 1544. After the disgrace of his brother he left court.