About François Tallemant the Elder
Lived 1620 – 1693 (aged 72). François Tallemant the Elder was a French catholic priest and translator.
François Tallement (1620, La Rochelle – 6 May 1693, Paris) was a French churchman and translator. He is often known as l'Aîné (the Elder) to distinguish him from his cousin Paul Tallement le Jeune.
Biography The brother of Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux, he was almoner to King Louis XIV for 24 years, then first almoner to Madame. He was elected a member of the Académie française in 1651. Paul Pellisson said of him "He had a mind, he did not even miss knowing.", whilst one historian in the Académie stated:
Works We have two translations by him (adjudged mediocre by his contemporaries): Vies des hommes illustres from Plutarch, in six volumes (1663–65) Histoire de Venise by Giovan Battista Nani, in 4 volumes (1689) His other works are six discourses he made in the Académie. In one of these he declares:
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Who was François Tallemant the Elder?
French translator
When was François Tallemant the Elder born?
François Tallemant the Elder was born on 23 September 1620 in La Rochelle.
When did François Tallemant the Elder die?
François Tallemant the Elder died on 6 May 1693 in Paris.
What was François Tallemant the Elder's occupation?
François Tallemant the Elder was a catholic priest and translator.
What nationality was François Tallemant the Elder?
François Tallemant the Elder was French.
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