Joseph-Alfred Foulon
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| Church positions | |
|---|---|
| See | Archdiocese of Lyon |
| Title | Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal priest of Sant'Eusebio |
| Period in office | May 26, 1887 — January 23, 1893 |
| Successor | Pierre-Hector Coullie |
| Previous post | Archbishop of Besançon |
| Created cardinal | May 24, 1889 |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | April 29, 1823 |
| Place of birth | Paris, France |
| Date of death | January 23, 1893 (aged 69) |
| Place of death | Lyon, France |
Joseph-Alfred Foulon (April 29, 1823 – January 23, 1893) was a French Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of Lyon.
He was born in Paris, France. Studied in the Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Paris. Ordained priest on December 18, 1847 in Paris, where he taught for twelve years in the minor seminary. Elected bishop of Nancy on March 27, 1867. He took part in the First Vatican Council. Promoted to the metropolitan see of Besançon on March 30, 1882 and transferred to the metropolitan see of Lyon on May 26, 1887.
Pope Leo XIII created him cardinal priest in the consistory of May 24, 1889 with the title of Sant'Eusebio. Died on January 23, 1893 in Lyon. Buried in the metropolitan Lyon Cathedral.
[edit] External links
- The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church - Biographical Dictionary
- Catholic Hierarchy data for this cardinal
| Preceded by Charles-Martial Allemand-Lavigerie |
Bishop of Nancy March 27, 1867–March 30, 1882 |
Succeeded by Charles-François Turinaz |
| Preceded by Pierre-Antoine-Justin Paulinier |
Archbishop of Besançon March 30, 1882–May 26, 1887 |
Succeeded by Arthur-Xavier Ducellier |
| Preceded by Louis-Marie-Joseph-Eusèbe Caverot |
Archbishop of Lyon May 26, 1887–January 23, 1893 |
Succeeded by Pierre-Hector Coullie |
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