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Retz, Henri de Gondi de
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a French prelate, was born at Paris in 1572. He was canon of Notre Dame, and held many rich abbeys. In 1596 he became coadjutor of his uncle, cardinal Pierre de Gondi, bishop of Paris, with the promise of succeeding to his title. He received the cardinal's hat in 1618, and, as cardinal de Retz, took part in the affairs of State. He published one work, Ordonnances Synodales. He was the last bishop of Paris. His death occurred at Beziers, Aug. 2, 1622. — Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Retz, Henri de Gondi de'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/retz-henri-de-gondi-de.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Retz, Henri de Gondi de'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/retz-henri-de-gondi-de.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.