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<p> French philosopher, born at Craon; travelled in | <p> French philosopher, born at Craon; travelled in Egypt and Syria; wrote an account of his travels in his "Voyage"; was imprisoned during the [[Reign]] of Terror; patronised and promoted to honour by Napoleon, and by the Bourbons on their return; his principal work, "Ou Méditations [[Sur]] Les Révolutions Des [[Empires]] Les Ruines ," was an embodiment of 18th-century enlightenment ( <i> q. v </i> .) (1757-1820). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 15 October 2021
Volney [1]
French philosopher, born at Craon; travelled in Egypt and Syria; wrote an account of his travels in his "Voyage"; was imprisoned during the Reign of Terror; patronised and promoted to honour by Napoleon, and by the Bourbons on their return; his principal work, "Ou Méditations Sur Les Révolutions Des Empires Les Ruines ," was an embodiment of 18th-century enlightenment ( q. v .) (1757-1820).
