Guizot

Franco is-Pierre-Guillaume, a French historian; born in Nimes, Oct. 4, 1787; educated at the gymnasium of Geneva, Switzerland. On the fall of the empire he obtained several public offices, such a8 councillor of state, and director-general of the department and communal administration. He was Minister of the Interior, Amba ador to Great Britain, and Minister of Foreign Affairs. After the fall of Louis Philippe, Guizot escaped and fied to England. Henceforth he practically retired from public life. Among his numerous works may be mentioned: ‘ History of Civilization in France ”; “ General History of Civilization in Europe”; and “ History of the English Revolution.” He died in Val-Richer, France, Oct. 12, 1874.