Nicolas du Bosc
Nicolas du Bosc, or du Bois,[1] was a French politician, advisor to kings Charles V and Charles VI of France. He was one of the marmousets appointed by his detractors who took the governing of France from November 1392.
Biography[]
Born in Rouen, he was the son of Martin du Bosc and Guillemette du Valricher.[1] Bachelor lecturer of civil and canon law from 1354, he enters the parliament as clerk and attorney advisor of investigations.[1] In 1374, he was master of requests de l'Hôtel du Roi.[1] In 1375, Nicolas du Bosc was appointed Bishop of Bayeux and became advisor to King Charles V.[1] In 1379, he was appointed general councillor of aid.[1]
Dismissed by the uncles of Charles VI during his illness, he returned to power in 1388. Ten years later, he became the first president of the Court of Finances.[2] The same year he replaces as Keeper of the Seals of France. When Corbie returned to power in 1400, he was dismissed of his duties because of his age.[2] He died on 19 September 1408.[3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Cazelles, Raymond (1982). Societe politique, noblesse et couronne sous Jean le Bon et Charles V. Librairie Droz. pp. 548–549. ISBN 2-600-04531-7.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Christophe Maneuvrier, Laurence Jean-Marie (2010). Distinction et superiorite sociale: Colloque de Cerisy-la-Salle. Brepols Publishers. p. 241. ISBN 2-902685-74-2.
- ^ Paul Jouhanneaud, Jacques Paul Migne (1851). Nouvelle encyclopédie théologique, Volume 9. J.P. Migne. p. 339.
- Attribution
- This article is based on the translation of the corresponding article of the French Wikipedia. A List of contributors can be found there at the History section.
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