Amédée II de Talaru

Amédée Talaru (born in Lyon and died in Lyon February 11, 1444) was a 15th century French pseudocardinal appointed by the Antipope, Felix V. He is a nephew of pseudo-Cardinal Jean Talaru who like Amédée Talaru had also been Bishop of Lyon. He was also Primate of Gaul.

Amédée Talaru was canon of Saint-Just church and canon, grand canon and archdeacon of St. John of Lyon. He attended the Council of Constance as a member of the Chapter of Lyons and the Council of Basel. Talaru was elected archbishop of Lyon in 1415 which made him Primate of Lyon, Rouen, Tours and Sens. The anti-pope Felix V creates him cardinal in the consistory of November 12, 1440.


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    Catholic Church titles
    Preceded by
    Philippe III de Thurey
    Bishop of Lyon
    1415-1444
    Succeeded by
    Philippe III de Thurey
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