Philippe Cospéan

priest from the Spanish Netherlands; later French bishop
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Philippe Cospéan

Summary

Philippe Cospéan is a human[1]. Born in Mons[2], he… he was born on February 17, 1571[3]. He died in Lisieux[4]. He died on May 8, 1646[5]. He worked as a prelate[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Key Facts

  • Philippe Cospéan was born in Mons[2].
  • Philippe Cospéan passed away in Lisieux[4].
  • Philippe Cospéan was born on February 17, 1571[3].
  • Philippe Cospéan died on May 8, 1646[5].
  • Philippe Cospéan held citizenship in France[8].
  • Philippe Cospéan's professions included prelate[6].
  • Philippe Cospéan's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Philippe Cospéan held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lisieux[9].
  • Philippe Cospéan held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Aire[10].
  • Philippe Cospéan held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Nantes[11].
  • Among Philippe Cospéan's employers was University of Douai[12].
  • Philippe Cospéan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Philippe Cospéan is recorded as male[14].
  • Philippe Cospéan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Philippe Cospéan's Commons category is recorded as Philippe Cospéan[16].
  • Philippe Cospéan's family name is recorded as Cospéan[17].
  • Philippe Cospéan's given name is recorded as Philippe[18].
  • Philippe Cospéan's described by source is recorded as Mémoire des Landes : dictionnaire biographique[19].
  • Philippe Cospéan's described by source is recorded as Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne (2nd edition, 1843-1865)[20].
  • Philippe Cospéan's consecrator is recorded as Henri de Gondi[21].
  • Philippe Cospéan's consecrator is recorded as Jean de Bertier[22].
  • Philippe Cospéan's consecrator is recorded as Gabriel de L'Aubespine[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Philippe Cospéan was born in Mons[2]. He was born on February 17, 1571[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include prelate[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Philippe Cospéan was employed by University of Douai[12]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Lisieux[9]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Aire[10], a historical episcopal title[24]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Nantes[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[25].

Personal Life

Philippe Cospéan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Philippe Cospéan died on May 8, 1646[5]. He passed away in Lisieux[4].

FAQs

Where was Philippe Cospéan born?

Philippe Cospéan was born in Mons[2].

Where did Philippe Cospéan die?

Philippe Cospéan passed away in Lisieux[4].

What did Philippe Cospéan do for work?

Philippe Cospéan worked as prelate[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00543070
    Occupation prelate, Catholic bishop
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Place of death Lisieux
    Given name Philippe
    Sex or gender male
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