Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
1627-1704Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French Catholic clergyman, considered one of the most prominent preachers of his time.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French Catholic clergyman, considered one of the most prominent preachers of his time.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French Catholic clergyman, considered one of the most prominent preachers of his time.
Born on September 27, 1627 in Dijon, France, Bossuet became an influential theologian, writer, and sacred orator.
He is known for his work 'Política sacra' ('Sacred Politics'), in which he defended the theory of the divine right of kings.
Additionally, he served as the tutor to the Dauphin of France, the son of Louis XIV, and as the bishop of Meaux.
His literary style and eloquence made him a prominent figure at the court of Versailles and in the history of French literature.
He passed away on April 12, 1704 in Paris, leaving a lasting legacy in the Catholic Church and French culture..