Raymond Saquet
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Raymond Saquet (d. 1358 ) was a French prelate of the 14th century,[1] Papal LegatePapal Legate[2] and Bishop.
Raymond was an advisor to the Parlement of Paris and bishop of Thérouanne from 1334. Papal Legate,[3] being sent to negotiate with the Byzantine Government to coordinate the ongoing Crusade against the Ottomans.[4] During this time he was at the siege of Smyrna.[5]
In 1355 he was elected Archbishop of Lyon and confirmed the privileges of citizens, by his predecessor, by order of 24 April 1357.
