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Louis Antoine Noailles
LOUIS ANTOINE de NOAILLES French churchman, cardinal and archbishop of Paris, duc et pair de France. Date: 1651 - 1729
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1651 1729 Antoine Archbishop Cardinal Churchman Noailles Pair
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1. Title: "Louis Antoine de Noailles: A Prominent Figure in 18th Century French Church and Politics" Louis Antoine de Noailles, born in 1651, was a French churchman who rose to prominence during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He served as the Archbishop of Paris and held the prestigious titles of Duc et Pair de France, making him one of the most influential figures in the French church and politics of his time. The image captures the dignified and pious demeanor of Cardinal de Noailles, dressed in the full regalia of his ecclesiastical and noble rank. The richly embroidered red robe and ermine-trimmed cape signify his status as a cardinal, while the white mantle and mitre denote his role as an archbishop. The cross on his chest symbolizes his spiritual authority, while the Star of the Order of the Holy Spirit on his shoulder represents his membership in the highest order of the French monarchy. De Noailles' tenure as Archbishop of Paris was marked by his efforts to strengthen the influence of the church in French society. He played a crucial role in the negotiations for the Treaty of Ryswick in 1697, which ended the War of the League of Augsburg and brought about a period of relative peace in Europe. He also advocated for the rights of the church against the encroachment of the French monarchy and the growing influence of the Jansenist movement. Despite his close ties to the French monarchy, de Noailles remained committed to upholding the principles of the Catholic faith and the independence of the church. His legacy as a respected churchman and influential political figure continues to be remembered in French history. This photograph print, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and piety of the French church and politics during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, as embodied by the figure of Cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles.
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