Érard de la Marck [1] (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 [1] (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 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.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by René d'Illiers | Bishop of Chartres 1507–1525 | Succeeded by Louis Guillard |
| Preceded by Alonso de Aragón | Archbishop of Valencia 1520–1538 | Succeeded by George of Austria |
| Preceded by John of Hornes | Prince-bishop of Liège 1506–1538 | Succeeded by Corneille of Berghes |
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La Marck was a noble family, which from about 1200 appeared as the counts of Mark.
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