François de La Rochefoucauld

Catholic cardinal (1558-1645)
Person human Q1345293
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François de La Rochefoucauld

Summary

François de La Rochefoucauld is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1558[3]. He died in Abbey of St Genevieve[4]. He died on February 14, 1645[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • François de La Rochefoucauld was born in Paris[2].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld died in Abbey of St Genevieve[4].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld was born on December 8, 1558[3].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld died on February 14, 1645[5].
  • Burial took place at Abbey of St Genevieve[10].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's father was Charles de La Rochefoucauld, Comte de Randan[11].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's mother was Fulvie de Randan[12].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld held citizenship in France[13].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld worked as a Catholic deacon[7].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld held the position of Grand Almoner of France[14].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld held the position of cardinal[15].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Clermont[16].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld held the position of diocesan bishop[17].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld received the Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[19].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[20].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld is recorded as male[22].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's Commons category is recorded as François de La Rochefoucauld (cardinal)[24].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[25].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's family name is recorded as de La Rochefoucauld[26].
  • François de La Rochefoucauld's given name is recorded as François[27].

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Origins and Family

François de La Rochefoucauld's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on December 8, 1558[3]. His father was Charles de La Rochefoucauld, Comte de Randan[11]. His mother was Fulvie de Randan[12].

Education

François de La Rochefoucauld was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Grand Almoner of France[14], a position[28], in France[29]; cardinal[15], a title[30]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Clermont[16], a historical episcopal title[31], in France[32], founded in 0300[33]; and diocesan bishop[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[19], a grade of an order[35], in Kingdom of France[36] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[20], a grade of an order[37], in Kingdom of France[38].

Personal Life

François de La Rochefoucauld's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

François de La Rochefoucauld died on February 14, 1645[5]. He passed away in Abbey of St Genevieve[4]. Burial took place at Abbey of St Genevieve[10].

Why It Matters

François de La Rochefoucauld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was François de La Rochefoucauld born?

François de La Rochefoucauld was born in Paris[2].

Where did François de La Rochefoucauld die?

François de La Rochefoucauld passed away in Abbey of St Genevieve[4].

Who were François de La Rochefoucauld's parents?

François de La Rochefoucauld's father was Charles de La Rochefoucauld, Comte de Randan[11]. François de La Rochefoucauld's mother was Fulvie de Randan[12].

What did François de La Rochefoucauld do for work?

François de La Rochefoucauld worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did François de La Rochefoucauld go to school?

François de La Rochefoucauld was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].

What awards did François de La Rochefoucauld receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[19] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Consecrator Gerolamo Ragazzoni, Nicolas Fumée, Antoine de Couppes
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Family name de La Rochefoucauld
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