Simon de Brion is created cardinal
12/17/1261 AD appointed
With the titulus of the church of St. Cecilia, which would have required his residence in Rome, but Pope Urban needed a representative of the highest level in France to deal personally with King Louis IX and his brother Charles of Anjou and Provence.
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Simon's previous experience at the French Court made him the perfect choice as Legate.
Subjects Who or What appointed?
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Pope Urban IV (Jacques Pantaléon) Pope of Catholic church ...
Objects To Whom or What was appointed?
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Pope Martin IV (Simon de Brion) Pope of the Roman Cathol...
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