Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet (1627–1704)

Bishop of Meaux, the "Eagle of Meaux," great French orator. Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet was a French Catholic prelate and theologian who served as Bishop of Meaux from 1681 until his death in 1704. Renowned for his sermons, addresses and literary works, he is regarded as a brilliant orator and literary stylist of the French language.