Jean-Simon de Champigny
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Jean-Simon de Champigny (d. 1502) was a French
prelate
who was Bishop of Paris from 1492 to 1502.
of Champigny-sur-Marne
and Combeaux (probably modern-day Pontault-Combault
), who had served in the Parlement of Paris, and Jeanne Chambon. His sister Marie was the mother of Antoine Sanguin, and grandmother of Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly
. After inheriting his father's seigneury, he repaired the family's castle in 1490.
Jean-Simon de Champigny entered the service of Charles VIII of France
, becoming a councilor in the Parlement of Paris, canon
of Notre Dame de Paris
, and Archdeacon
of Soissons
.
In 1492, Champigny was unanimously elected Bishop of Paris. Pope Alexander VI
confirmed his appointment on October 29, 1492; Champigny took the oath of allegiance on December 10, 1492; and in 1494, he traveled to Sens
, where he was consecrated by Tristan de Salazar
, Archbishop of Sens, on September 22, 1494. Champigny made his solemn entry into Paris
in February 1495.
As bishop, he held a synod
on May 7, 1495. He also gifted a chapel
to the Collège de Montaigu
. He also helped to establish or reform several religious orders.
Champigny died of plague on December 23, 1502.
Kingdom of France
The Kingdom of France was one of the most powerful states to exist in Europe during the second millennium.It originated from the Western portion of the Frankish empire, and consolidated significant power and influence over the next thousand years. Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, developed a...
prelate
Prelate
A prelate is a high-ranking member of the clergy who is an ordinary or who ranks in precedence with ordinaries. The word derives from the Latin prælatus, the past participle of præferre, which means "carry before", "be set above or over" or "prefer"; hence, a prelate is one set over others.-Related...
who was Bishop of Paris from 1492 to 1502.
Biography
Jean-Simon de Champigny was the son of Jean-Simon, SeigneurSeigneur
Seigneur may refer to:* The possessor of a seigneurie in medieval feudal or manorial systems.* The Seigneurial system of New France* The hereditary feudal ruler of the island of Sark, see also List of Seigneurs of Sark...
of Champigny-sur-Marne
Champigny-sur-Marne
Champigny-sur-Marne is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:Champigny-sur-Marne was originally called simply Champigny...
and Combeaux (probably modern-day Pontault-Combault
Pontault-Combault
Pontault-Combault is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Paris from the center.-History:...
), who had served in the Parlement of Paris, and Jeanne Chambon. His sister Marie was the mother of Antoine Sanguin, and grandmother of Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly
Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly
Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly , Duchess of Étampes, was the mistress of Francis I of France.She was a daughter of Adrien de Pisseleu, seigneur d'Heilly, a nobleman of Picardy, who, with the rise of his daughter at court, was made seigneur of Meudon, master of waters and forests of Île de France, of...
. After inheriting his father's seigneury, he repaired the family's castle in 1490.
Jean-Simon de Champigny entered the service of Charles VIII of France
Charles VIII of France
Charles VIII, called the Affable, , was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. Charles was a member of the House of Valois...
, becoming a councilor in the Parlement of Paris, canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
of Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris , also known as Notre Dame Cathedral, is a Gothic, Roman Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. It is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris: that is, it is the church that contains the cathedra of...
, and Archdeacon
Archdeacon
An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in Anglicanism, Syrian Malabar Nasrani, Chaldean Catholic, and some other Christian denominations, above that of most clergy and below a bishop. In the High Middle Ages it was the most senior diocesan position below a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church...
of Soissons
Soissons
Soissons is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France, located on the Aisne River, about northeast of Paris. It is one of the most ancient towns of France, and is probably the ancient capital of the Suessiones...
.
In 1492, Champigny was unanimously elected Bishop of Paris. Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI , born Roderic Llançol i Borja was Pope from 1492 until his death on 18 August 1503. He is one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, and his Italianized surname—Borgia—became a byword for the debased standards of the Papacy of that era, most notoriously the Banquet...
confirmed his appointment on October 29, 1492; Champigny took the oath of allegiance on December 10, 1492; and in 1494, he traveled to Sens
Sens
Sens is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.Sens is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is crossed by the Yonne and the Vanne, which empties into the Yonne here.-History:...
, where he was consecrated by Tristan de Salazar
Tristan de Salazar
Étienne Tristan de Salazar was the Archbishop of Sens from 1475 to 1518.-Biography:Étienne Tristan de Salazar was born in Saint-Maurice-Thizouaille ca. 1431, the son of Jean Salazar and his wife Marguerite, who was the illegitimate daughter of Georges de la Trémoille...
, Archbishop of Sens, on September 22, 1494. Champigny made his solemn entry into Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in February 1495.
As bishop, he held a synod
Synod
A synod historically is a council of a church, usually convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. In modern usage, the word often refers to the governing body of a particular church, whether its members are meeting or not...
on May 7, 1495. He also gifted a chapel
Chapel
A chapel is a building used by Christians as a place of fellowship and worship. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building,...
to the Collège de Montaigu
Collège de Montaigu
The Collège de Montaigu was one of the constituent colleges of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Paris. The college, originally called the Collège des Aicelins, was founded in 1314 by Giles Aicelin, the Archbishop of Rouen...
. He also helped to establish or reform several religious orders.
Champigny died of plague on December 23, 1502.