Died 1704-04-12.
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Jacques Bénigne Bossuet
Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian. Renowned for his sermons, addresses and literary works, he is regarded as a brilliant orator and literary stylist of the French language.
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politics · French bishop and theologian (1627–1704) · historian · writer · literary critic · poet · Catholic priest · politician · philosopher · orator · Catholic bishop · court counsel · also Jacques Bénigne Bossuet, Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, Eagle of Meaux, Bossuet
Born 27 September 1627 · Died 12 April 1704 · Q294100
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1704· 3 entries
“Só grandes almas sabem a grandeza existe na caridade.”
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“Não há acaso no governo das coisas humanas, e a fortuna é apenas uma palavra que não tem sentido algum.”
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1700· 1 entry
“Instruction pastorale sur les promesses de l'Eglise”
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1689· 1 entry
“Avertissement aux Protestants I”
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1685· 1 entry
“Exhortation aux nouvelles Catholiques”
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1681· 1 entry
Career landmark: Roman Catholic Bishop of Meaux (1681–1704).
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1675· 1 entry
“Sermon pour la profession de Madame de la Vallière”
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1671· 1 entry
Career landmark: seat 37 of the Académie française (1671–1704).
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1669· 2 entries
Career landmark: diocesan bishop (1669–1671).
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Career landmark: bishop of Condom (1669–1671).
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1627· 1 entry
Born 1627-09-27.
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