, a native of Saint Jean, near Voiron in Dauphiny, was secretary
, a native of Saint Jean, near
Voiron in Dauphiny, was secretary to M. de Lesdiguieres,
and minister of the reformed religion, afterwards chancellor of Navarre. Henry IV. had a particular esteem for
him, and employed him in affairs of the highest importance. Calignon and Thuanus together drew up the edict
of Nantes. He died September 1606, at Paris, aged fiftysix, much lamented. He was a man of great learning,
and well skilled in the management of affairs. A satire
written by him, entitled “Le Mepris des Dames,
” has been
preserved to us by du Verdier Vauprivas. “L 7 Histoire
des choses plus remarquables advenues en France en Annies 1587, 1588, et 1589, par S. C.
” printed