Francis II of France
Following his brother's death, he was elected Bishop of Angoulême on January 13, 1533; he served as administrator until reaching the canonical age to be consecrated. He was counselor and master of memorials at the court of Henry II of France. He became dean of the Basilica of St. Martin, Tours. In February 1556, Henry II of France sent him to Rome as his ambassador; he remained the French ambassador under Francis II of France and Charles IX of France.