Jacques Cœur

Summary

Jacques Cœur is a human^[1]. Born in Bourges^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1395^[3]. He died in Chios^[4]. He died on November 25, 1456^[5]. He worked as a merchant^[6], banker^[7], ship-owner^[8], and diplomat^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Bourges^[2], Jacques Cœur…
• Jacques Cœur died in Chios^[4].
• Jacques Cœur was born on January 1, 1395^[3].
• Jacques Cœur died on November 25, 1456^[5].
• Jacques Cœur's father was Pierre Coeur^[11].
• Jacques Cœur's mother was Marie Lambert^[12].
• Jacques Cœur was married to Macée de Léodepart^[13].
• A child of Jacques Cœur was Pierre Coeur^[14].
• A child of Jacques Cœur was Jean Cœur^[15].
• A child of Jacques Cœur was Katherine la Petionne^[16].
• Jacques Cœur held citizenship in Kingdom of France^[17].
• Jacques Cœur's professions included merchant^[6].
• Jacques Cœur worked as a banker^[7].
• Jacques Cœur worked as a ship-owner^[8].
• Jacques Cœur worked as a diplomat^[9].
• Jacques Cœur held the position of Q2860947^[18].
• Jacques Cœur held the position of visitor general^[19].
• Jacques Cœur held the position of Captain General of the Church^[20].
• Jacques Cœur was a member of Conseil du Roi^[21].
• Jacques Cœur is recorded as male^[22].
• Jacques Cœur's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Jacques Cœur's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Cœur^[24].
• Jacques Cœur's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[25].
• Jacques Cœur's family name is recorded as Cœur^[26].
• Jacques Cœur's given name is recorded as Jacques^[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacques Cœur was born in Bourges^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1395^[3]. His father was Pierre Coeur^[11]. His mother was Marie Lambert^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant^[6], banker^[7], ship-owner^[8], and diplomat^[9]. Positions held include Q2860947^[18], a craft^[28]; visitor general^[19]; and Captain General of the Church^[20], a historical position^[29], in Papal States^[30].

Personal Life

Jacques Cœur was married to Macée de Léodepart^[13]. Children include Pierre Coeur^[14], a furrier^[31]; Jean Cœur^[15], a prelate^[32], 1421–1483^[33], of France^[34]; and Katherine la Petionne^[16].

Death and Burial

Jacques Cœur died on November 25, 1456^[5]. He passed away in Chios^[4].

Why It Matters

Jacques Cœur ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Cœur born?

Jacques Cœur was born in Bourges^[2].

Where did Jacques Cœur die?

Jacques Cœur died in Chios^[4].

Who were Jacques Cœur's parents?

Jacques Cœur's father was Pierre Coeur^[11]. Jacques Cœur's mother was Marie Lambert^[12].

Who was Jacques Cœur married to?

Jacques Cœur's spouses include Macée de Léodepart^[13].

What did Jacques Cœur do for work?

Jacques Cœur worked as merchant^[6], banker^[7], ship-owner^[8], and diplomat^[9].