About Louis Cousin
Lived 1627 – 1707 (aged 79). Louis Cousin was a French economist, linguist, historian, translator, lawyer and jurist.
Louis Cousin, le président Cousin (; 21 August 1627 – 26 February 1707) was a French translator, historian, lawyer, royal censor and president of the cour des monnaies.
Cousin was born and died in Paris. He was the third member elected to occupy seat 3 of the Académie française in 1697.
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Who was Louis Cousin?
French translator and journalist (1627-1707)
When was Louis Cousin born?
Louis Cousin was born on 21 August 1627 in Paris.
When did Louis Cousin die?
Louis Cousin died on 26 February 1707 in Paris.
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Louis Cousin was an economist, linguist, historian, translator, lawyer and jurist.
What nationality was Louis Cousin?
Louis Cousin was French.
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