HELVETIUS, CLAUDE ADRIEN

(1715-71), Fr. philosopher; became farmer-general of taxes, 1738, gaining great wealth; retiring to country estate, wrote De Vesprit, which evoked storm of abuse. Many have denied its originality. Bentham was influenced by him. H.’s view of morals was utilitarian. 94), Irish lawyer and politician; entered Trish Parliament, 1759; provost of Trinity Coll., Dublin, 1774; Sec. of State, 1777; advocated removal of Catholic disabilities, and free trade. — Francis can historian; devoted many years to writing standard celebrated His to ire des Ordes monastiques, religieux, et mil it a ires. (1793-1835), Eng. poet; 6. Liverpool; m. Captain H. 1812; but separated 1818. Her poetry is marked by exce of sentiment.