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Leger, Antoine

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(1), a French Protestant divine, was born in Savoy in 1594. He was professor of theology and Oriental languages at Geneva from 1645 until his death in 1661. He edited the Greek text of the New Testament (1638).

(2), son of the preceding, was born at Geneva in 1652. He also became a Protestant minister, and afterwards filled the chair of philosophy for twenty-four years at Geneva with eminent success. He died in 1719. He published several scientific treatises and many sermons.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Leger, Antoine'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​l/leger-antoine.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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