Bertrand, Pierre, 1280-1349
French theologian, lawyer, and prelate. He studied and taught law at several universities and held high governmental positions. Upon becoming a priest, he was quickly elevated to the sees of Nevers and Autun and made a cardinal by Pope John XXII. He founded charitable institutions at Annonay and the Collège d'Autun, which provided education to poor students in theology, law, and the arts. His legal work focused on the rights and privileges of the church, including opnions concerning the extent to which ecclesiastical privilege superceded the decisions of secular courts.
- HMML ID
- 214075275489
- PURL
- LC name
- Bertrand, Pierre, 1280-1349
- HMML name
- Bertrand, Pierre, 1280-1349
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
Variants
- Bertrandi, Petrus
Name elements
- Given names
- Pierre
- Family names
- Bertrand
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1280
- Death date
- 1349
- Centuries
- 13th century CE ● 14th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Bishop of Autun ● Bishop of Nevers ● Cardinal
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Preferred citation
"Bertrand, Pierre, 1280-1349." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified July 21, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/person/214075275489
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-07-21
- Last edited
- 2022-07-21