Léon Potier de Gesvres
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Summary
Léon Potier de Gesvres was born on August 15, 1656[1], in Paris[2]. He died on November 12, 1744[3], in Versailles[4]. He worked as a scholar[5], Catholic theologian[6], archbishop[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Léon Potier de Gesvres[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Position held: archbishop of Bourges[12], cardinal[13]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[14], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Léon Potier de Gesvres (cardinal)[18]
- Family name: Potier[19], de Gesvres[20]
- Given name: Léon[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
- Consecrator: César d'Estrées[23], Jacques Potier de Novion[24], François Bochart de Saron[25]
- P14608: 1013149645[26]
Why It Matters
Léon Potier de Gesvres has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Léon Potier de Gesvres born?
Léon Potier de Gesvres was born in Paris[2].
Where did Léon Potier de Gesvres die?
Léon Potier de Gesvres passed away in Versailles[4].
Who were Léon Potier de Gesvres's parents?
Léon Potier de Gesvres's father was Léon Potier de Gesvres[10].
What did Léon Potier de Gesvres do for work?
Léon Potier de Gesvres worked as a scholar[5], Catholic theologian[6], archbishop[7], and Catholic bishop[8].
What awards did Léon Potier de Gesvres receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[14] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[15].