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André-Hercule de Fleury

Catholic cardinal (1653-1743)

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André-Hercule de Fleury was a French Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Fréjus and as the chief minister of Louis XV. He was created a cardinal in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Lodève wd
Died
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Place of death
Issy-les-Moulineaux wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
politician, Catholic priest, minister, Catholic bishop, Christian minister wd
Education
Lycée Louis-le-Grand wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1738–1739)
  • cardinal (11 September 1726 – 29 January 1743)
  • president (1725–1725)
  • abbot of Saint Etienne de Caen (1721–1743)
  • Member of the Académie française (22 April 1717 – 29 January 1743)
  • Roman Catholic Bishop of Fréjus (1 November 1698 – 3 May 1715)

Questions

When was André-Hercule de Fleury born?
André-Hercule de Fleury was born on 22 June 1653 in Lodève.
What positions has André-Hercule de Fleury held?
Positions held by André-Hercule de Fleury include: president (1738–1739); cardinal (1726–1743); president (1725–1725); abbot of Saint Etienne de Caen (1721–1743); Member of the Académie française (1717–1743).
Where did André-Hercule de Fleury study?
André-Hercule de Fleury was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): André-Hercule de Fleury · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q439144 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Cardinal de Fleury by Rigaud.jpg by Workshop of Hyacinthe Rigaud (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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