Jean Carondelet

Jean II Carondelet (1469 in Dôle – 7 February 1545 in Mechelen), was a Burgundian cleric, politician, jurist and one of the most important advisors to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

Prince Charles became acquainted with Jean Carondelet through his brother Ferry, who was the confessor to Margaret of Austria.

In this function he formed, together with Archduchess Margaret of Austria, the center of Burgundian control over the Low Countries.

The fact that he never visited the archbishopric, and never put a foot on Sicilian soil, did not prevent him from receiving the numerous revenues connected to the bishopric.

His region of birth, Franche-Comté, also profited from his generosity, specifically the cathedral of Besançon and the collegiate church of Dôle.