Guillaume de Littera

Guillaume de Littera was born circa 1371.[1] He grew up in a wealthy aristocratic family.[1] His father, Nicolas Vulpure de Littera (1333-1396), who received significant wealth from his first wife, Jacoba, was a notary.[1] His mother, Sancie de Roviera, was an heiress of Meyreuil.[1] His parents had nine children.[1]

He received a Doctorate in Law.[1][2]

He became a Roman Catholic canon and later provost in Aix-en-Provence.[1][3][4] In 1423, he donated his collection of books to the Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence.[5]

In the 1420s, he had an argument with the Archdeacon of Avignon, and threatened to excommunicate him.[1] As it were, the Archdeacon of Avignon excommunicated him.[1] However, on January 26, 1429, his excommunication was overruled.[1]

He was also an Advisor to the King.[4] In 1426, after the death of the Countess of Avellin, Alix des Baux (1367-1426), he received the Baronetcy of Aubagne from Prince Charles, the brother of the Count of Provence, Louis III.[6] He also inherited Meyreuil from his mother and Rousset from an aunt.[1]

He served as Vicar under Antipope Felix V in the Diocese of Nice, Vence, Glandevès, Senez and Vintimille.[1] After his death, his service was discontinued. However, Pope Nicholas V forgave him in 1447, and he was Vicar in the diocese again by 1451.[1]

He died in 1452.[1] His three nieces inherited Meyreuil.[1] His illegitimate son, sometimes referred to as a nephew, inherited Rousset; however, his family members soon disinherited him.[1]