Jean Cholet

Cardinal

Jean Cholet
Cardinal-Priest
Native name
Jehan de Noentel
Orders
Created cardinal12 April 1281
by Pope Martin IV
RankCardinal Priest
Personal details
Born
Chateau de Nointel,
Oise, France
Died(1293-08-02)2 August 1293
BuriedSaint-Lucien, Beauvais FR
NationalityFrench
OccupationDiplomat, Administrator
ProfessionPriest
EducationParis
(Doctor utriusque iuris)

Jean Cholet (died 2 August 1293) was a French cardinal and Doctor utriusque iure (Doctor of Civil and Canon Law) at the University of Paris. His diplomatic skills helped prevent a duel between the kings of France and Aragon. He served as Papal Legate in France, and was responsible for organizing the Aragonese Crusade of 1283–84. He was then a working member of the Roman Curia.