An historical and biographical dictionary, containing an account of the Hebrew patriarchs and princes, of emperors, Kings, and great captains, of the gods and heroes of pagan antiquity, of the popes, holy fathers, celebrated bishops, and cardinals; also Historians, Poets, Orators, Divines, Lawyers, Physicians, &c. with their principal works, and the best editions of them; learned Women, Painters, &c. and all persons in general who have been illustrious, or famous, in any age or nation: pointing out whatever is most remarkable, and most interesting, in sacred or in profane History. Translated from the French of Monsieur the Abbe Ladvocat, Doctor, Librarian, and Orleans Professor in the Sorbonne. by Catharine Collignon. In four volumes. ...
- Vosgien, 1709-1765.
- Date:
- [illegible] [1799]-1801
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About this work
Also known as
Dictionnaire historique et bibliographique. English
Publication/Creation
Cambridge : printed by John Burges Printer to the University; and to be had of the translator, and of W. Page, Cambridge, [illegible] [1799]-1801.
Physical description
4v. ; 80.
Contributors
References note
ESTC T154466
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.