Anne d'Escars de Givry

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Anne d'Escars de Givry (1546-1612) was a French Benedictine churchman, supporter of the Ligue, and Cardinal.

He became bishop of Lisieux in 1584. He was created Cardinal in 1596, without the knowledge of Henri IV of France[1], and had to give up his see. He became bishop of Metz in 1608[2].

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  1. ^ http://www.bmlisieux.com/normandie/hautemer.htm, in French
  2. ^ Diocese of Metz, France

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