Pierre Desfontaines
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Pierre Desfontaines
PIERRE FRANCOIS GUYOT, abbe DESFONTAINES French churchman and writer Date: 1685 - 1745
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1685 1745 Abbe Churchman Francois Pierre Desfontaines Guyot
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1. Title: "Abbe Pierre Desfontaines: A Prominent Figure in 18th Century French Church and Literature" Abbe Pierre Desfontaines, born Pierre François Guyot on March 2, 1685, was a renowned French churchman and writer of the 18th century. This evocative image captures the intellectual and spiritual depth of this intriguing figure, whose contributions to theology, literature, and education left an indelible mark on French society. Desfontaines was ordained a priest in 1711 and quickly rose through the ranks of the clergy, becoming a respected theologian and preacher. He was appointed abbot of the Benedictine monastery of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris in 1725. However, his intellectual pursuits extended far beyond the confines of the monastery. An avid reader and prolific writer, Desfontaines authored numerous works on theology, morality, and literature. His most famous publication, "Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire ecclésiastique de France," is a comprehensive history of the French Church from the early Christian period to the 18th century. This groundbreaking work, which was published in 1737, is still considered a seminal text in the study of French Church history. Desfontaines was also a champion of education and played a key role in the establishment of the College de France, where he served as a professor of theology from 1731 until his death in 1745. He was a mentor to many young scholars and is remembered for his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and the dissemination of learning. This portrait of Abbe Pierre Desfontaines, taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who straddled the worlds of church and literature, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire scholars and students of history and theology today.
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