Jean Louis d'Elderen

Jean Louis d'Elderen (29 September 1620 – 1 February 1694) was the 63rd prince-bishop of Liège during the opening years of the War of the Grand Alliance.

Elderen was born in Tongeren, the son of Guillaume, lord of Genoels-Elderen, and Elisabeth de Warnant.

Elderen was sworn in as ruler of the prince-bishopric on 17 August and was consecrated bishop on 27 December.

[1] Despite seeking to maintain the neutrality of Liège in the Nine Years' War, the city was occupied by allied troops and the territory was invaded by the French.

[1] On 4 June 1691 the city of Liège was bombarded by French forces commanded by Marshal Boufflers.