Born, 1726; died, 1812.
One of the greatest Greek scholars of modern times. He translated
Herodotus and innumerable Greek plays and poems. His writings are very
numerous.
During the Revolution, although his religious convictions were well
known, he escaped persecution and was allotted a pension of 3000
francs a year by the Directory. He was one of the founders of the
Institut, and was nominated Professor of Greek when aged eighty-four.
Notwithstanding his great age he carried out his duties in this
capacity satisfactorily until his death three years later.