Lewis of Luxembourg

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name = Lewis of Luxembourg


religion =Catholic
See =Diocese of Ely
Title = Bishop of Ely
Period = 1438–1443
Predecessor = Philip Morgan
Successor =Thomas Bourchier
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date of death =September 18 1443
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Lewis of Luxembourg (or Louis II de Luxembourg) was a medieval Archbishop of Rouen and Bishop of Ely.

He was elected to Rouen in 1436. He was the leading native administrator/collaborator with the Lancastrian regime in France. As its position weakened, his own fortunes and even personal safety became precarious. Although Rouen did not fall to Charles VII until late 1449, well after Luxembourg's death, Henry VI's government had long ago decided he needed and deserved remuneration and status based more securely in England.Fact|date=August 2008 Thus he was provided to Ely 'in commendam' on September 27 1437. This was the fifth wealthiest see in England, yet also amongst the smallest in terms of size or burden. He is not known ever to have visited it.Fact|date=August 2008 He died on September 18 1443.Fryde "Handbook of British Chronology" p. 244]

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DATE OF DEATH=September 18, 1443
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