Claude Delisle
Born(1644-11-05)5 November 1644
Died2 May 1720(1720-05-02) (aged 75)
Paris
Scientific career
FieldsGeography
Cartography

Claude Delisle (1644–1720; the name also appears as de l'Isle) was a French Geographer, cartographer and historian.

Biography

Born in Vaucouleurs.[1] on November 5 1644 from a physician father, he studied law at Pont-à-Mousson, became a lawyer before settling in Paris in 1674 and becoming a geography and history professor, later obtaining the post of Royal Censor. One of his students was Henri François d'Aguesseau, future Chancellor of France

His main work was a universal history in 7 volumes published posthumously in 1731.[2] He also authored a historical description of Siam[3]

References

  1. ↑ Claude Delisle sur Imago Mundi
  2. ↑ Claude Delisle (1731). Abrégé de l'histoire universelle. Paris: A. Lancelot.
  3. ↑ Claude Delisle (1684). Relation historique du royaume de Siam. Paris: G. de Luyne.
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