Jean de La Rochetaillée

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Jean de La Rochetaillée (died 1437) was a French churchman, eminent jurist, and Cardinal. His real name was Jean de Fort.[1]

He was bishop of Saint-Papoul in 1413, bishop of Geneva in 1418, and bishop of Paris in 1421/2. He became archbishop of Rouen in 1423, but fell out with his chapter. From 1430/1 he was archbishop of Besançon.

He attended the conclave of 1431.[2]

He was created titular Patriarch of Constantinople in 1412, and Cardinal in 1426.[3] He was Vice-Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church in 1436/7. Jean attended the Council of Basel from May 1433 to April 1435, functioning as the council's vice-chancellor.

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  1. ^ "Biographical Dictionary of Pope Martin V (1415-1431), Consistory of May 24, 1426 (II)". Florida International University website, ‘The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church section.
  2. ^ California State University Northbridge website, Sede Vacante 1431
  3. ^ Treccani website, Martin V, Pope

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