Louis-Jean Guyot (7 July 1905 in Bordeaux in France – 1 August 1988 in Bordeaux) was a cardinal of the Catholic Church, and archbishop of Toulouse in 1966–1978.

His Eminence

Louis-Jean Guyot
Cardinal, Archbishop of Toulouse
Jean-Louis Guyot as Bishop of Coutances
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseToulouse
Installed1966
Term ended16 November 1978
PredecessorJules-Géraud Saliège
SuccessorAndré Charles Collini
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Sant’Agnese fuori le mura
Orders
Ordination29 June 1932
Consecration4 May 1949
Created cardinal5 Mar 1973
by Paul VI
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born(1905-07-07)7 July 1905
Died1 August 1988(1988-08-01) (aged 83)
Bordeaux France
BuriedToulouse Cathedral
NationalityFrench
Previous post(s)Bishop of Coutances (1950–1966)
Coat of armsLouis-Jean Guyot's coat of arms

In 1935 Guyot obtained a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum with a dissertation entitled L'incorporation au Christ par les sacrements d'après la doctrine de st. Thomas.[1]

He was made cardinal in 1973 by Pope Paul VI, named the cardinal-priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura.[2]

He took part in the August 1978 Conclave which elected Pope John Paul I, and in the October 1978 Conclave which elected Pope John Paul II.

References edit

  1. ^ Miranda, Salvador. "GUYOT, Louis-Jean (1905–1988)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. OCLC 53276621.
  2. ^ Cardinal Title S. Agnese fuori le mura GCatholic.org Online
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Cardinal Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura
5 March 1973 – 1 August 1988
Succeeded by