Jean Duval, OCD (22 April 1597 – 10 April 1669) was a

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and a

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prelate who served as the second Bishop of Baghdad (1638–1669) and

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(1638–1669). ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Jean Duval, OCD"
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Biography

Jean Duval was born in Clamecy,

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on 22 April 1597 and was ordained a priest in the

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. On 16 August 1638, he was appointed during the papacy of

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as Bishop of Baghdad. On 22 August 1638, he was consecrated bishop by

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, with Antonio Severoli,

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. He served as Bishop of Baghdad and Bishop of Ispahan until his death on 10 April 1669.

References

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