, Was born at Limoges in 1570, and at an early age discovered a considerable
, Was born at Limoges in 1570, and at an early age discovered a considerable turn for literary pursuits, but the death of his
father restricted him to trade until he was about thirty years
of age, when a change of circumstances enabled him to
indulge his original propensity. He entered into the society of Jesuits at Avignon; but a series of ill health
obliged him to quit their seminary, and to pursue his
studies privately. He afterwards became a canon, of his
native place, and a collector of rare and valuable books.
He was himself an author and editor of considerable reputation and after his death, which happened in 1642, his
library was purchased by cardinal Mazarine. He was
editor of the works of Hincmar, archbishop of Rheims;
and of the works of George Cassander. He translated
father Paul’s “History of the Differences between Pope
Paul V. and the republic of Venice;
” and likewise Camillo Portio’s “History of the Troubles in the kingdom of
Naples, under Ferdinand I.
”