Guillaume Piguel
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Guillaume Piguel (December 4, 1722 – June 21, 1771) served as the Apostolic Vicar of Cochin (1762–1771).[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
PredecessorArnaud-François Lefèbvre
Most Reverend Guillaume Piguel | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Vicar of Cochin | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Apostolic Vicararite of Cochin |
| Predecessor | Arnaud-François Lefèbvre |
| Successor | Pierre-Joseph-Georges Pigneau de Béhaine |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 21, 1748 |
| Consecration | December 9, 1764 by Pierre Brigot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1722 |
| Died | June 21, 1771 (aged 48) |
| Nationality | French |
Biography
Guillaume Piguel was born in La Mézière, France and was an ordained priest of the Société des Missions étrangères de Paris on December 21, 1748.[2] On July 29, 1762, Pope Clement XIII appointed him Apostolic Vicar of Cochin and Titular Bishop of Canatha.[1][2] On December 9, 1764, he was consecrated bishop by Pierre Brigot, Apostolic Vicar of Siam.[2]
