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Louis-Pierre AnquetilFrench historian.
Date of Birth: 21.01.1723
Country:  France |
Content:
- Louis-Pierre Anquetil, a French Historian
- Historical Writings
- Imprisonment and Revolution
- Historical Works for Napoleon Bonaparte
- Legacy
Louis-Pierre Anquetil, a French Historian
Early Life and EducationLouis-Pierre Anquetil was born in Paris, France, on January 21, 1723. He received his education at the Collège des Quatre-Nations, and at the age of seventeen, he joined the Congregation of Saint Genevieve.
Historical Writings
While serving as the director of the seminary in Reims, Anquetil began writing a history of the city. His meticulously researched work, "Histoire de la ville de Reims," spanned three volumes and covered its history up to 1657.
In 1757, Anquetil became the prior of the abbey of Roë in Anjou and later the director of the Collège Senlis. During his tenure at Senlis, he wrote "Esprit de la Ligue," a four-volume work on the Catholic League that played a prominent role in French history.
Imprisonment and Revolution
During the French Revolution, Anquetil was imprisoned at Saint-Lazare Prison. While incarcerated, he wrote "Précis de l'histoire universelle," a nine-volume work on world history.
#Contributions to the French Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
After the foundation of the French Institute, Anquetil was appointed a member of its Second Division. He subsequently served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he authored "Motifs des guerres et des traités de paix de la France."
Historical Works for Napoleon Bonaparte
At the request of Napoleon Bonaparte, Anquetil began writing "Histoire de France," a fourteen-volume history of France. He approached historical writing in a classical style, relying heavily on anecdotes and respecting its place as a literary genre.
Legacy
Louis-Pierre Anquetil died in Paris on September 6, 1806. His comprehensive historical works, though not groundbreaking in their methodology or interpretation, enjoyed wide popularity at the time. His younger brother, Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-Duperron, became a renowned Orientalist.
