Érard de la Marck
Prince-bishop of Liège (1472–1538)
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Érard de la Marck[1] (French pronunciation: [eʁaʁ də la maʁk]; 31 May 1472 – 18 March 1538) was prince-bishop of Liège from 1506 till 1538.[2] He was born in Sedan, Ardennes, the third son of Robert I de la Marck, lord of Sedan and Bouillon.
Érard de la Marck | |
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| Prince-bishop of Liège | |
| In office 1506–1538 | |
| Archbishop of Valencia | |
| In office 1520–1538 | |
| Bishop of Chartres | |
| In office 1507–1525 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1472 |
| Died | 18 March 1538 (aged 65) |
Life
Érard was also lord of Jametz, bishop of Chartres (1507–1525) and archbishop of Valencia (1520–1538). He was nominated Cardinal in 1520.[2] He first tried to obtain protection from the King of France and finally allied with the emperor. He succeeded in securing peace in the prince-bishopric during his whole reign.
His reign is considered as the most flourishing of the Bishopric of Liège. He reconstructed the prince-bishop's palace, ruined by the wars of the last century with Burgundy. He also restored many monuments, including Saint Martin collegiate church.
