Cardinal de Lorraine

Cardinal de Lorraine, often referring to Charles de Lorraine or other family members, was a member of the prominent Lorraine noble family in France during the 16th and 17th centuries. As a cardinal in the Catholic Church, he held significant religious authority and influence, often involved in political and diplomatic affairs of France. The Lorraine family was influential in European religious and political affairs, especially during the Wars of Religion. The title “Cardinal de Lorraine” highlights both his high ecclesiastical status and his noble lineage, reflecting the intertwining of church authority and aristocratic power during that period.