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Bonivard, François de

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A Genevese patriot and historian, twice imprisoned by Charles III., a Duke of Savoy, for his sympathy with the struggles of the Genevese against his tyranny, the second time for six years in the Castle of Chillon; immortalised by Lord Byron in his "Prisoner of Chillon"; he was released at the Reformation, and adopted Protestantism (1496-1571).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Bonivard, François de'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/bonivard-franassois-de.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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