Jean-Baptiste de Latil
1761–1839 (age 78)
Biography
Jean-Baptiste de Latil (1761–1839) was a French politician and ecclesiastical figure who navigated the complex religious and political landscape of post-Revolutionary France. His career reflected the challenges faced by those who sought to maintain religious authority while adapting to the new political realities established by the Revolution.
De Latil's burial in Reims Cathedral, one of France's most historically significant religious monuments and the traditional site of royal coronations, underscores his importance in French ecclesiastical and political circles. His long life allowed him to witness and influence the religious reconstruction of France following the Revolutionary period.