, was born at Montpellier in 16S7, of a noble family, and went early
, was born at Montpellier in 16S7, of a noble family, and
went early to Paris, where he was noticed at court, and
soon employed in an honourable station in Poland. He
there became acquainted with king Stanislaus, who took
him, after a time, not only as his secretary, but as his
friend. He followed this prince into France, when he went
to take possession of Lorraine, and became secretary of
that province, and perpetual secretary to the academy of
Nanci. There he found leisure to cultivate literature and
philosophy, and employed himself in writing. His learning
was extensive and his manners amiable. He died in 1773,
at the age of eighty. His principal works are, 1. “A History of Poland,
” in 5 vols. 12mo. 2. “Eloge Historique
du Roi Stanislas,
” 8vo, written with feeling and with genius. 3. Several detached pieces in the Memoirs of the
academy of Nanci.