Erard de la Marck
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Erard de la Marck (May 31, 1472 - March 18, 1538) was prince-bishop of Liège from 1506 till 1538. He was the third son of Robert I de la Marck, lord of Sedan and Bouillon.
He was also lord of Jametz, bishop of Chartres and Archbishop of Valence. He was nominated Cardinal by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. He first tried to obtain protection from the King of France and finally allied with the emperor. He succeeded in securing peace in the Bishopric during his whole reign.
His reign is considered as the most flourishing of the Bishopric of Liège. He reconstructed the prince-bishop palace, ruined by the wars of the last century with Burgundy. He also restaured many monuments, including Saint Martin collegiate church.
See also : List of the bishops of Liège
