Pierre the Inquisitor

Early life
Jean-Pierre Barbeau grew up in a big, very religious family in Bordeaux, France. As a teenager, Jean-Pierre was sent to Italy to become a priest.

Religious career
Jean-Pierre Barbeau impressed authorities of the Church with his charisma and his ability to convert people.

In 1025, at the age of 55, Barbeau was named one five Grand Inquisitors of the Church. His mission was to track down witches and heathens. This new mission gave him the famous byname 'the Inquistor'. Barbeau chose to be known as Pierre the Inquistor rather than Jean-Pierre the Inquisitor.

Pierre the Inquisitor became responsible for the Inquisition in France. The most famous action of Pierre the Inquistor remains the capturing and execution of Gustave Vigouroux, also known as Gustave the Heretic in 1034

Death
Pierre the Inquisitor died of natural cause in 1039 in his chambers in the Royal Palace.