Jean Baptiste Massillon (24 June 1663, Hyères – 28 September 1742, Beauregard-l'Évêque) was a French Catholic bishop and famous preacher, Bishop of Clermont from 1717 until his death.
Famous quotes containing the words jean baptiste and/or baptiste:
“[Dom Juan] believes neither in Heaven, nor the saints, nor God, nor the Werewolf.”
—Molière [Jean Baptiste Poquelin] (1622–1673)
“A Republican by principle and devotion, I will, until my death, oppose all Royalists ... and all enemies of my Government and the Republic.”
—Jean Baptiste Bernadotte (1763–1844)