Jean Cholet
Cardinal Jean Cholet | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal-Priest | |
| Native name | Jehan de Noentel |
| Orders | |
| Created cardinal | 12 April 1281 by Pope Martin IV |
| Rank | Cardinal Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 2 August 1293 |
| Buried | Saint-Lucien, Beauvais FR |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Diplomat, Administrator |
| Profession | Priest |
| Education | Paris (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.