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Born of humble parents in Vaudelain Court , near Compiègne , France. He entered the church and made his way by his wit and cleverness, until he was appointed tutor and then became the friend and adviser, of Gaston D'Orléans , brother of Louis XIII . He thus gained an entrance to the court, became grand almoner of the queen, and received the revenue of rich abbeys.

In March 1655 he was named Bishop Of Langres , but he spent his time at court, where his wit was always in demand, and where he gained great sums by gambling. He died very rich.