Jean Duval
Spanish Roman Catholic prelate
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Jean Duval, OCD (22 April 1597 – 10 April 1669) was a Discalced Carmelite and a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the second Bishop of Baghdad (1638–1669) and Bishop of Ispahan (1638–1669).[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Most Reverend Jean Duval | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Baghdad | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Diocese of Baghdad |
| In office | 1638–1669 |
| Predecessor | Timoteo Pérez Vargas |
| Successor | Placide-Louis du Chemin |
| Previous post | Bishop of Ispahan (1632-1639). |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 22 August 1638 by Giovanni Battista Maria Pallotta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1597 Clamecy, France |
| Died | 10 April 1669 (age 71) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
Jean Duval was born in Clamecy, France on 22 April 1597 and was ordained a priest in the Order of Discalced Carmelites.[2] On 16 August 1638, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Baghdad.[1][2] On 22 August 1638, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Battista Maria Pallotta, Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in Capite, with Antonio Severoli, Archbishop of Dubrovnik, and Tommaso Carafa, Bishop Emeritus of Vulturara e Montecorvino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] On 25 September 1638, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Ispahan.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Baghdad and Bishop of Ispahan until his death on 10 April 1669.[1][2]