François de Mailly [SEP] position held
François de Mailly
François de Mailly (1658–1721) was a French archbishop and Cardinal. 
Born at Nesle, he had ultramontane views, and was a stern opponent of Jansenism. He was a critic of Jean Meslier.
He was Archbishop of Arles from 1697, then Archbishop of Reims from 1710.
Family.
His father was Louis-Charles de Nesle, marquis de Nesle.
External links.
- Biography
- "Catholic Hierarchy" page
- Coat of Arms
De Mailly
de Mailly is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Augustin-Joseph de Mailly (1708–1794), French general
- Diane Adélaïde de Mailly (1713–1769), French aristocrat
- François de Mailly (1658–1721), French cardinal
- Jean de Mailly, French Dominican chronicler
- Louise Julie de Mailly (1710–1751), French aristocrat
- Marie Anne de Mailly (1717–1744), French aristocrat
- Pauline Félicité de Mailly (1712–1741), French aristocrat