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(Richard), learned French theological critic, b. Dieppe, 15 May, 1638. Brought up by the Congregation of the Oratory, he distinguished himself by bold erudition. His Critical History of the Old Testament , 1678, was suppre ed by Parliament. He followed it with a Critical History of the New Testament , which was also condemned. Died at Dieppe, 11 April, 1712.