Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Lefebvre, Tanneguy" to "Letronne, Jean Antoine" / Volume 16, Slice 4

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42048

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Lefebvre, Tanneguy" to "Letronne, Jean Antoine" / Volume 16, Slice 4

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This volume of the Eleventh Edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica offers authoritative entries on historical figures, geographical locations, and scientific concepts ranging from Lefebvre to Letronne. Featuring biographies of scholars like Tanneguy Lefebvre and archaeologist Jean Antoine Letronne, alongside articles on legal terms such as 'legacy' and mythological entities like 'Lethe,' the text provides concise, scholarly overviews of arts, sciences, literature, and general knowledge.

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This selection from Volume XVI of the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica offers a rich tapestry of biographical sketches, geographical entries, and legal definitions spanning centuries. The volume highlights Tanneguy Lefebvre (1615–1672), a distinguished French classical scholar who edited works by Sappho and Virgil before resigning his professorship due to controversy over his judgment on the poetess. It also details the dramatic life of Charles Lefebvre-Desnoëttes, a cavalry general under Napoleon who was captured in Spain, escaped to the United States, and tragically perished at sea while attempting to return to France. Historical figures include Jean Le Fèvre, a Burgundian chronicler and herald for the Order of the Golden Fleece, and Michel Le Tellier, a key statesman whose influence contributed to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The entry on 'LEG' defines the anatomical limb and its slang evolution into terms like 'blackleg,' while the extensive article on 'LEGACY' elucidates English law regarding wills. It distinguishes between specific, general, and demonstrative legacies, explaining rules concerning ademption, lapsed gifts, and the abatement of estates when funds are insufficient. The volume commemorates Emperor Leopold I (1640–1705), a 'man of peace' who navigated complex conflicts with Sweden, the Turks, and Louis XIV, most notably surviving the Siege of Vienna in 1683. Cultural contributions are noted through Alessandro Leopardi, an Italian sculptor; Eustache Le Sueur, a founder of the French Academy of painting celebrated for his series on St Bruno; and Daniel Lesueur, a poet and novelist. Archaeological significance is attributed to Jean Antoine Letronne (1787–1848), who corrected erroneous chronologies regarding Egyptian zodiacs. Mythological entries describe Lethe, the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology. The text further explores the life of Giacomo Leopardi, though the provided text focuses heavily on his contemporary Alessandro Leopardi and other figures like Leopold II of Habsburg-Lorraine. Collectively, these entries provide a snapshot of European intellectual, military, legal, and artistic history from the late Middle Ages through the 19th century.

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