Pierre Cauchon

French bishop, prosecutor of Joan of Arc
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Pierre Cauchon

Summary

Pierre Cauchon is a human[1]. He was born in Reims[2]. He was born on January 1, 1371[3]. He died in Rouen[4]. He died on December 18, 1442[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], inquisitor[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,135 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Cauchon's place of birth was Reims[2].
  • Pierre Cauchon died in Rouen[4].
  • Pierre Cauchon was born on January 1, 1371[3].
  • Pierre Cauchon died on December 18, 1442[5].
  • Burial took place at Lisieux[11].
  • Pierre Cauchon held citizenship in France[12].
  • Pierre Cauchon's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Pierre Cauchon's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Pierre Cauchon worked as an inquisitor[8].
  • Pierre Cauchon worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Pierre Cauchon held the position of diocesan bishop[13].
  • Pierre Cauchon held the position of diocesan bishop[14].
  • Pierre Cauchon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Pierre Cauchon is recorded as male[16].
  • Pierre Cauchon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Pierre Cauchon's Commons category is recorded as Pierre Cauchon[18].
  • Pierre Cauchon's family name is recorded as Cauchon[19].
  • Pierre Cauchon's given name is recorded as Pierre[20].
  • Pierre Cauchon's significant event is recorded as Trial of Joan of Arc[21].
  • Pierre Cauchon's significant event is recorded as Excommunication in the Catholic Church[22].
  • Pierre Cauchon's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • Pierre Cauchon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Pierre Cauchon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Pierre Cauchon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Cauchon'}[26].
  • Pierre Cauchon's different from is recorded as Pierre Cochon[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Cauchon was born in Reims[2]. He was born on January 1, 1371[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], inquisitor[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[28].

Personal Life

Pierre Cauchon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Pierre Cauchon died on December 18, 1442[5]. He died in Rouen[4]. Burial took place at Lisieux[11].

Why It Matters

Pierre Cauchon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,135 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Cauchon born?

Pierre Cauchon was born in Reims[2].

Where did Pierre Cauchon die?

Pierre Cauchon died in Rouen[4].

What did Pierre Cauchon do for work?

Pierre Cauchon worked as diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], inquisitor[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event Trial of Joan of Arc, Excommunication in the Catholic Church
    Given name Pierre
    Family name Cauchon
    Country of citizenship France
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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