Louis-Élisabeth de La Vergne de Tressan

Louis-Élisabeth de La Vergne de Tressan (1705–1783) was a French linguist, military personnel and writer.

Also recorded as Louis-Elisabeth de La Vergne de Tressan.

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Overview

Born at Le Mans in 1705, died at Saint-Leu-la-Forêt in 1783.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Italian.

Positions recorded include seat 31 of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française, Royal Society and French Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Louis-Élisabeth de La Vergne de Tressan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q219622: Louis-Élisabeth de La Vergne de Tressan

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Nicolas de Launay d'après Antoine Borel · tirage original · Public domain

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