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Acre, St. Jean D'
a strong place and seaport in syria, at the foot of mount carmel, taken, at an enormous sacrifice of life, by philip augustus and richard coeur de lion in 1191, held out against bonaparte in 1799; its ancient name ptolemaïs.
a strong place and seaport in syria, at the foot of mount carmel, taken, at an enormous sacrifice of life, by philip augustus and richard coeur de lion in 1191, held out against bonaparte in 1799; its ancient name ptolemaïs.
Ampère, Jean Jacques
son of the preceding; eminent as a littérateur, and a historian and critic of literature; attained to the rank of a member of the french academy (1800-1864).
son of the preceding; eminent as a littérateur, and a historian and critic of literature; attained to the rank of a member of the french academy (1800-1864).
Audebert, Jean Baptiste
a french artist and naturalist; devoted himself to the illustration in coloured plates of objects of natural history, such especially as monkeys and humming-birds, all exquisitely done (1759-1800).
a french artist and naturalist; devoted himself to the illustration in coloured plates of objects of natural history, such especially as monkeys and humming-birds, all exquisitely done (1759-1800).
Au`douin, Jean Victor
an eminent french entomologist; was employed by the french government to inquire into and report on the diseases of the silkworm, and the insects that destroy the vines (1797-1841).
an eminent french entomologist; was employed by the french government to inquire into and report on the diseases of the silkworm, and the insects that destroy the vines (1797-1841).
Bailly, Jean Sylvain
An astronomer, born at Paris; wrote the "History of Astronomy, Ancient and Modern," in five volumes; was distracted from further study of the science
An astronomer, born at Paris; wrote the "History of Astronomy, Ancient and Modern," in five volumes; was distracted from further study of the science
Balzac, Jean Louis Guez de
Born at Angoulême, a French littérateur and gentleman of rank, who devoted his life to the refinement of the French language, and contributed
Born at Angoulême, a French littérateur and gentleman of rank, who devoted his life to the refinement of the French language, and contributed
Baptiste, Jean
a name given to the french canadians.
a name given to the french canadians.
Barrière, Jean François
french historian of the revolution (1786-1868).
french historian of the revolution (1786-1868).
Barthélemy, the Abbé, Jean Jacques
a french historian and antiquary, born at cassis, in provence; educated by the jesuits; had great skill in numismatics; wrote several archæological works, in chief, "voyage du jeune anacharsis en grèce;" long treated as an authority in the history, manners, and customs of greece (1716-1795).
a french historian and antiquary, born at cassis, in provence; educated by the jesuits; had great skill in numismatics; wrote several archæological works, in chief, "voyage du jeune anacharsis en grèce;" long treated as an authority in the history, manners, and customs of greece (1716-1795).
Beaumont, Jean Baptiste Élie de
french geologist, born in calvados; became secretary to the academy of sciences; was joint-editor of a geological map of france. he had a theory of his own of the formation of the crust of the earth (1798-1874).
french geologist, born in calvados; became secretary to the academy of sciences; was joint-editor of a geological map of france. he had a theory of his own of the formation of the crust of the earth (1798-1874).
Béranger, Pierre Jean de
A celebrated French song-writer, born at Paris, of the lower section of the middle class, and the first of his countrymen who in that department rose
A celebrated French song-writer, born at Paris, of the lower section of the middle class, and the first of his countrymen who in that department rose
Bernadotte, Jean Baptiste Jules
A marshal of France, born at Pau; rose from the ranks; distinguished himself in the wars of the Revolution and the Empire, though between him and Napoleon
A marshal of France, born at Pau; rose from the ranks; distinguished himself in the wars of the Revolution and the Empire, though between him and Napoleon
Bessières, Jean Baptiste
duke of istria, marshal of france, born at languedoc, of humble parentage; rose from the ranks; a friend and one of the ablest officers of napoleon, and much esteemed by him; distinguished himself in the italian campaign, in egypt, and at marengo; was shot at lützen the day before the battle (1768-1813).
duke of istria, marshal of france, born at languedoc, of humble parentage; rose from the ranks; a friend and one of the ablest officers of napoleon, and much esteemed by him; distinguished himself in the italian campaign, in egypt, and at marengo; was shot at lützen the day before the battle (1768-1813).
Billaud-Varennes, Jean Nicolas
"a grim, resolute, unrepentant" member of the Jacobin Club; egged on the mob during the September massacres in the name of liberty; was president of
"a grim, resolute, unrepentant" member of the Jacobin Club; egged on the mob during the September massacres in the name of liberty; was president of
Biot, Jean Baptiste
An eminent French mathematician, astronomer, and physicist, born at Paris; professor of Physics in the College of France; took part in measuring an arc
An eminent French mathematician, astronomer, and physicist, born at Paris; professor of Physics in the College of France; took part in measuring an arc
Blanc, Jean Joseph Louis
A French Socialist, born at Madrid; started as a journalist, founded the Revue du Progrès , and published separately in 1840 "Organisation of
A French Socialist, born at Madrid; started as a journalist, founded the Revue du Progrès , and published separately in 1840 "Organisation of
Bodin, Jean
A publicist and diplomatist, born at Angers; author of "The Republic," in six books, published at first in French and then in Latin, which summed up
A publicist and diplomatist, born at Angers; author of "The Republic," in six books, published at first in French and then in Latin, which summed up
Boissonade, Jean François
a french greek scholar; for a time carried away by the revolutionary movement, but abandoned politics for letters (1774-1857).
a french greek scholar; for a time carried away by the revolutionary movement, but abandoned politics for letters (1774-1857).
Bory de Saint-Vincent, Jean Baptiste
a french traveller and naturalist (1780-1846).
a french traveller and naturalist (1780-1846).
Bouilly, Jean Nicolas
a french dramatist, born near tours, nicknamed, from his sentimentality "poète lacrymal" (1763-1842).
a french dramatist, born near tours, nicknamed, from his sentimentality "poète lacrymal" (1763-1842).
Boulan`ger, Jean Marie
a french general, born at rennes; of note for the political intrigues with which he was mixed up during the last years of his life, and the dangerous popular enthusiasm which he excited; accused of peculation; fled the country, and committed suicide at brussels (1837-1891).
a french general, born at rennes; of note for the political intrigues with which he was mixed up during the last years of his life, and the dangerous popular enthusiasm which he excited; accused of peculation; fled the country, and committed suicide at brussels (1837-1891).
Boyer, Jean Pierre
President of Hayti, born at Port-au-Prince of a negress and a Creole father; secured the independence of the country; held the presidency for 25 years
President of Hayti, born at Port-au-Prince of a negress and a Creole father; secured the independence of the country; held the presidency for 25 years
Brienne, Jean de
descendant of an old french family; elected king of jerusalem, then emperor of constantinople; d . 1237.
descendant of an old french family; elected king of jerusalem, then emperor of constantinople; d . 1237.
Brissot de Warville, Jean Pierre
A French revolutionary, born at Chartres, son of a pastry-cook; bred to the bar, took to letters; became an outspoken disciple of Rousseau; spent some
A French revolutionary, born at Chartres, son of a pastry-cook; bred to the bar, took to letters; became an outspoken disciple of Rousseau; spent some
Buridan, Jean
A scholastic doctor of the 14th century, born in Artois, and famous as the reputed author, though there is no evidence of it in his works, of the puzzle
A scholastic doctor of the 14th century, born in Artois, and famous as the reputed author, though there is no evidence of it in his works, of the puzzle
Cabanis, Pierre Jean George
A celebrated French medical man, born in Cosnac, in the dep. of Charente Inférieure, a pronounced materialist in philosophy, and friend of Mirabeau;
A celebrated French medical man, born in Cosnac, in the dep. of Charente Inférieure, a pronounced materialist in philosophy, and friend of Mirabeau;
Calas, Jean
A tradesman of Toulouse, whose son committed suicide, and who was charged with murdering him to prevent his going over to the Catholic Church; was tried,
A tradesman of Toulouse, whose son committed suicide, and who was charged with murdering him to prevent his going over to the Catholic Church; was tried,
Cambacérès, Jean Jacques Régis de
Duke of Parma, born at Montpellier; bred to the legal profession, took a prominent part as a lawyer in the national Convention; after the Revolution
Duke of Parma, born at Montpellier; bred to the legal profession, took a prominent part as a lawyer in the national Convention; after the Revolution
Carpeaux, Jean Baptiste
sculptor, born at valenciennes; adorned by his art, reckoned highly imaginative, several of the public monuments of paris, and the façade of the opera house (1827-1875).
sculptor, born at valenciennes; adorned by his art, reckoned highly imaginative, several of the public monuments of paris, and the façade of the opera house (1827-1875).
Carrier, Jean Baptiste
one of the most blood-thirsty of the french revolutionists, born near aurillac; an attorney by profession; sent on a mission to la vendée; caused thousands of victims to be drowned, beheaded, or shot; was guillotined himself after trial by a revolutionary tribunal (1756-1794). see noyades .
one of the most blood-thirsty of the french revolutionists, born near aurillac; an attorney by profession; sent on a mission to la vendée; caused thousands of victims to be drowned, beheaded, or shot; was guillotined himself after trial by a revolutionary tribunal (1756-1794). see noyades .
Cavalier, Jean
Leader of the Camisards (q. v .), born at Ribaute, in the dep. of Gard; bred a baker; held his own against Montreval and Villars; in 1704 concluded peace
Leader of the Camisards (q. v .), born at Ribaute, in the dep. of Gard; bred a baker; held his own against Montreval and Villars; in 1704 concluded peace
Champollion, Jean François
A celebrated French Egyptologist, born in Figeac, dep. of Lot; early gave himself to the study of Coptic and Egyptian antiquities; was the first to decipher
A celebrated French Egyptologist, born in Figeac, dep. of Lot; early gave himself to the study of Coptic and Egyptian antiquities; was the first to decipher
Charcot, Jean Martin
a french pathologist; made a special study of nervous diseases, including hypnotism, and was eminent for his works in connection therewith (1823-1893).
a french pathologist; made a special study of nervous diseases, including hypnotism, and was eminent for his works in connection therewith (1823-1893).
Chien de Jean de Nivelle
the dog that never came when it was called. see nivelle.
the dog that never came when it was called. see nivelle.
Claude, Jean
a french protestant controversial divine, a powerful antagonist of bossuet and other catholic writers, allowed only 24 hours to escape on the eve of the revocation of the edict of nantes, though other protestant ministers were allowed 15 days (1619-1687).
a french protestant controversial divine, a powerful antagonist of bossuet and other catholic writers, allowed only 24 hours to escape on the eve of the revocation of the edict of nantes, though other protestant ministers were allowed 15 days (1619-1687).
Colbert, Jean Baptiste
A French statesman, of Scotch descent, born in Rheims, the son of a clothier; introduced to Louis XIV. by Mazarin, then first minister; he was appointed
A French statesman, of Scotch descent, born in Rheims, the son of a clothier; introduced to Louis XIV. by Mazarin, then first minister; he was appointed
Collot D'herbois, Jean Marie
a violent french revolutionary, originally a tragic actor, once hissed off the lyons stage, "tearing a passion to rags"; had his revenge by a wholesale butchery there; marched 209 men across the rhône to be shot; by-and-by was banished beyond seas to cayenne, and soon died there (1750-1790).
a violent french revolutionary, originally a tragic actor, once hissed off the lyons stage, "tearing a passion to rags"; had his revenge by a wholesale butchery there; marched 209 men across the rhône to be shot; by-and-by was banished beyond seas to cayenne, and soon died there (1750-1790).
Corot, Jean Baptiste
A celebrated French landscape-painter, born at Paris; was 26 years of age before he began to apply himself to art, which he did by study in Italy and
A celebrated French landscape-painter, born at Paris; was 26 years of age before he began to apply himself to art, which he did by study in Italy and
Crapaud, Jean
a nickname of the frenchmen.
a nickname of the frenchmen.
Daubenton, Louis Jean Marie
A French naturalist, born at Montbard; associated with Buffon in the preparation of the first 15 vols. of his "Histoire Naturelle," and helped him materially
A French naturalist, born at Montbard; associated with Buffon in the preparation of the first 15 vols. of his "Histoire Naturelle," and helped him materially
Daurat, Jean
french scholar, a member of the pléiade (q. v .), and who figures as one of the leading spirits in the fraternity (1507-1588).
french scholar, a member of the pléiade (q. v .), and who figures as one of the leading spirits in the fraternity (1507-1588).
Delambre, Jean Joseph
An eminent French astronomer, born at Amiens, a pupil of Lalande; measured with Méchain the arc of the meridian between Dunkirk and Barcelona
An eminent French astronomer, born at Amiens, a pupil of Lalande; measured with Méchain the arc of the meridian between Dunkirk and Barcelona
Deluc, Jean André
geologist, born in geneva; lived in england; was reader to queen charlotte, and author of several works (1727-1817).
geologist, born in geneva; lived in england; was reader to queen charlotte, and author of several works (1727-1817).
Dessalines, Jean Jacques
Emperor of Hayti, born in Guinea, W. Africa, a negro imported into Hayti as a slave; on the emancipation of the slaves there he acquired great influence
Emperor of Hayti, born in Guinea, W. Africa, a negro imported into Hayti as a slave; on the emancipation of the slaves there he acquired great influence
Domat, Jean
a learned french jurist and friend of pascal, regarded laws and customs as the reflex of political history (1625-1696).
a learned french jurist and friend of pascal, regarded laws and customs as the reflex of political history (1625-1696).
Dorat, Jean
a french poet, born at limoges; a greek scholar; contributed much to the revival of classical literature in france, and was one of the french pléiade (q. v .); d . 1588.
a french poet, born at limoges; a greek scholar; contributed much to the revival of classical literature in france, and was one of the french pléiade (q. v .); d . 1588.
Drouet, Jean Baptiste
Notable king-taker, a violent Jacobin and member of the Council of the Five Hundred; had been a dragoon soldier; was postmaster at St. Menehould when
Notable king-taker, a violent Jacobin and member of the Council of the Five Hundred; had been a dragoon soldier; was postmaster at St. Menehould when
Drouet, Jean Baptiste, Comte D'erlon
Marshal of France, born at Rheims; distinguished in the wars of the Republic and the Empire; on Napoleon's return from Elba seized on the citadel of
Marshal of France, born at Rheims; distinguished in the wars of the Republic and the Empire; on Napoleon's return from Elba seized on the citadel of
Ducis, Jean
a french dramatist, born at versailles; took shakespeare for his model; declined napoleon's patronage, thinking it better, as he said, to wear rags than wear chains (1733-1816).
a french dramatist, born at versailles; took shakespeare for his model; declined napoleon's patronage, thinking it better, as he said, to wear rags than wear chains (1733-1816).
Dumas, Jean Baptiste André
A distinguished French chemist, born at Alais; was admitted to the Académie française at the age of 25; at the Revolution of 1848 he became
A distinguished French chemist, born at Alais; was admitted to the Académie française at the age of 25; at the Revolution of 1848 he became
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