Jean Orchampt
Roman Catholic Bishop (1923-2021)
Jean Pierre Marie Orchampt (9 December 1923 – 21 August 2021) was a French prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Until his death, he was the oldest living bishop from France. Orchampt was born in Vesoul, France. He became a priest in 1948. Orchampt became auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Montpellier in 1971. Orchampt was made bishop of Diocese of Angers on 5 July 1974 and retired in 2000.
Orchampt died on 21 August 2021 at the age of 97.[1]
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