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Uzès, the City of Bishops

Uzès was a Bishopric from the 5^th century to the French Revolution. The Bishops of Uzès were very powerful. They had the right to mint coins, dispense justice and even bought part of the Uzès domain in the 13^th century. There was continued rivalry between the Lords and Bishops, which resulted in various conflicts and lawsuits. In the 18^th century, the diocese of Uzès included 193 parishes and was one of the largest in the Languedoc.

A Saint and a Pope
Saint Firmin, 4^th Bishop of Uzès, was venerated for having performed miracles during the plague, the scourge of the Middle Ages. His remains can still be seen in the Saint Théodorit Cathedral. Guillaume de Grimoard du Roure held office with the Bishop of Uzès in the 14^th century and eventually became Pope Urbain V.

Uzès, First Duchy of France

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