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Auguste Jal

1795 – 1873

French author and historian

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Lived 1795 – 1873 (aged 77). Auguste Jal was a French writer and historian.

Auguste Jal (12 April 1795, in Lyon – 5 April 1873) was a French writer who wrote on maritime archaeology and history.

Biography He was educated at the naval school in Brest, and led a company of the cadets in the defense of Paris during the Hundred Days (1815). His first literary work was published in the journals Le Fureteur, Le Miroir, and Le Pandore. Later he became well known as an art critic. In 1831 he received official charge of the marine archives.

Works He became known as the author of numerous works on art, and especially on maritime archaeology. His works include: Scènes de la vie maritime ("Scenes from life at sea", 3 vols., Paris, 1832) Archéologie navale ("Naval archaeology", 2 vols., 1839) Written in connection with his administration of the marine archives. Glossaire nautique ("Nautical glossary", 1848) Written in connection with his administration of the marine archives. It won the second Gobert Prize. La flotte de César ("Caesar's fleet", 1861) Dictionnaire critique de biographie et d'histoire ("Critical dictionary of biography and history", 1864) Published with the goal of revising errors and of filling in gaps in encyclopedias. Dictionnaire critique de biographie et d'histoire, 2nd edition, 1872 Souvenirs d'un homme de lettres (1877) His memoirs.

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Officer of the Legion of Honour; Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer; Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa; Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Prix Gobert
Also known as
Augustin Jal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Auguste Jal?

French author and historian (1795-1873)

When was Auguste Jal born?

Auguste Jal was born on 12 April 1795 in Lyon.

When did Auguste Jal die?

Auguste Jal died on 1 April 1873 in Vernon.

What was Auguste Jal's occupation?

Auguste Jal was a writer and historian.

What nationality was Auguste Jal?

Auguste Jal was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Auguste Jal

· Wikidata: Q2871240

· DBpedia: Auguste Jal

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