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| Creator: | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title: | François Guizot Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1848 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letter written by the French statesman and historian during his exile in England. |
| Language: | French |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
François Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787-1874) was a French historian and statesman. A constitutional monarchist, he was one of the most significant politicians during Louis Philippe's July Monarchy, holding various offices including Minister of Education (1832-1837) and Prime Minister (1847-1848). He was forced to resign from politics during the Revolution of 1848 and afterward focused on his work as a historian.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The François Guizot Letter is dated Lowestoft, 17 Aug 1848, and is from the period when Guizot was living in exile in England. It is addressed to an unknown correspondent and written in French.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
François Guizot Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchased, 1969.
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Created by: LMD
Date: 26 Apr 2010
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