Béat-Nicolas-Ignace d'Amman
Béat-Nicolas-Ignace d'Amman | |
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| Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Lausanne | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lausanne |
| In office | 1758–1770 |
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| Born | 10 November 1701 |
| Died | 11 November 1770 (aged 69) Fribourg |
| Buried | Saint-Nicolas Cathedral, Fribourg |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Charles d'Amman Marie-Françoise Fégely |
| Alma mater | Collège Saint-Michel University of Vienna |
Béat-Nicolas-Ignace d'Amman (10 November 1701 – 11 November 1770) was a Swiss Catholic cleric who served as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Lausanne from 1758 until his death in 1770.
Early life and education
Béat-Nicolas-Ignace d'Amman was born on 10 November 1701 in Fribourg, the son of Charles d'Amman, a senator, and Marie-Françoise Fégely. He studied at the Collège Saint-Michel in Fribourg, followed by studies in philosophy and theology at the University of Vienna.[1] He belonged to the d'Amman patrician family.
Ecclesiastical career
D'Amman was elected canon of Saint-Nicolas Cathedral in 1724 and became secretary of the chapter in 1725. He was elected provost in 1736, a position he held alongside his later appointments. From 1746 to 1758, he served as vicar general. In 1758, he was appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Lausanne, a role he occupied until his death.[1]
During his tenure as apostolic administrator, d'Amman played a significant role in resolving a jurisdictional conflict between the chapter of Saint-Nicolas and Bishop Joseph-Nicolas de Montenach. The dispute centered on the chapter's right to invest parish priests in parishes under the authority of Saint-Nicolas, which the bishop contested. In 1763, d'Amman accepted new statutes for the chapter, bringing the conflict to a close.[1]
Death
Béat-Nicolas-Ignace d'Amman died on 11 November 1770 and was buried in the Saint-Nicolas Cathedral in Fribourg.[1]
References
This article incorporates text from a free content work. Licensed under CC-BY SA. Text taken from Amman, Béat-Nicolas-Ignace d', Marie-Anne Heimo, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.