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.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vosgien, 1709-1765.

Standardized Title:

Dictionnaire historique et bibliographique. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biography--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

Biography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (4v. )

Other Title:

Historical and biographical dictionary,

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : printed by John Burges Printer to the University; and to be had of the translator, and of W. Page, Cambridge, [illegible] [1799]-1801.

Notes:

Vol. 1 is dated 1799, vol. 2 1800 and vols. 3-4 1801.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T154466.

OCLC:

642461593