Jean Budé (1425 - Paris, 28 February 1500 or 1501)^[1] was a royal counselor ofLouis XI, man of letters,^{[clarification needed]} and a bibliophile with an exceptionally rich library.^[2] While in the service of the king, Jean was sent to Burgundy shortly after the death ofCharles the Bold on 5 January 1477. He delivered confirmation of the privileges of the city ofDijon.^[3]

In 1464 he married Catherine Picart (died 1506).^[4] Their children includedGuillaume Budé (1467–1540), the celebrated humanist, andLouis Budé, canon of the cathedral chapter ofTroyes and laterarchdeacon there.

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