Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
the Week of Proper 27 / Ordinary 32
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Carnot, Nicolas

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Carnot, Marie François
Next Entry
Caro, Annibale
Resource Toolbox

French mathematician and engineer, born at Nolay, in Burgundy; a member of the National Convention; voted for the death of the king; became member of the Committee of Public Safety, and organiser of the armies of the Republic, whence his name, the "organiser of victory"; Minister of War under Napoleon; defender of Antwerp in 1814; and afterwards Minister of the Interior (1753-1823).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Carnot, Nicolas'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​c/carnot-nicolas.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile