Hélias de Saint-Yrieix

Hélias de Saint-Yrieix (died 1367) was a French Benedictine abbot, bishop and Cardinal.

He was born at Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche and became abbot of the Abbey of Saint-Florent de Saumur, Saumur, in 1335. In 1344, he became bishop of Uzès.

He was created cardinal priest of Stefano al Monte Celio in 1356. In 1363, he was bishop of Ostia. Upon his death, 10 May 1367, he was buried in the Franciscan Church in Avignon.[1]

References

  1. "SAINT-YRIEIX, O.S.B., Élie de (?-1367)". Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Andouin Aubert
Cardinal-bishop of Ostia
1363–1367
Succeeded by
Guillaume de la Sudrie
Preceded by
Guillaume de Mandagout
bishop of Uzès
1344–1346
Succeeded by
Pierre d'Aigrefeuille



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