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Jean Charles Dominic de LacretelleFrench historian and publicist, member of the French Academy
Date of Birth: 03.09.1766
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Revolutionary Activity
- Imprisonment and Exile
- Academic and Political Career
- Historical Works
- "Précis historique de la Révolution française" (1801-1806)
Early Life and Education
Charles-Pierre-François de Lacretelle (1766-1855) was a renowned French historian and publicist. As a young man, he authored "Discours sur l'influence des moeurs sur les lois et des lois sur les moeurs" and the tragedy "Caton d'Utique."
Revolutionary Activity
During the early 1790s, Lacretelle joined the Feuillant Club and edited the "Journal de Paris" with André Chénier and Roucher. He briefly served in the army but soon became a prominent leader of the "jeunesse dorée," a movement opposed to the Jacobins.
Imprisonment and Exile
After the coup d'état of 18 Fructidor, Lacretelle was arrested and imprisoned. Released in 1799, he was accused of plotting against the Republic and forced to flee. He returned to Paris only after Napoleon Bonaparte's seizure of power on 18 Brumaire.
Academic and Political Career
In 1808, Lacretelle was appointed to the Bureau of Press and later as Professor of History. During the Hundred Days, he accompanied Louis XVIII to Ghent. Protesting a repressive press law proposed by the Villèle ministry, he was expelled from the French Academy.
Historical Works
Lacretelle's literary contributions encompassed a wide range of historical works, including:
"Précis historique de la Révolution française" (1801-1806)
"Histoire de France pendant les guerres de religion" (1814-1816)"Histoire de France pendant le XVIII s." (1808)
"Histoire de l'Assemblée constituante" (1821)
"L'Assemblée législative" (1824)
"Convention nationale" (1824-1825)
"Histoire de France depuis la Restauration" (1829-1835)
"Testament philosophique et littéraire" (1840)
"Dix années d'épreuves pendant la Révolution" (1840)
"Histoire da Consulat et de l'Empire" (1846)
Lacretelle's writings provided valuable insights into French history, particularly the French Revolution and its aftermath.
