Frédéric-César de La Harpe
Swiss political leader (1754–1838) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frédéric-César de La Harpe (French pronunciation: [fʁedeʁik sezaʁ də la aʁp]; 6 April 1754 – 30 March 1838) was a Swiss political leader, writer and journalist, best known for his pivotal role in the independence of the canton of Vaud from Bern and in the formation of the Helvetic Republic, in which he served as a member of its Directory.[1] He was a personal teacher of Alexander I of Russia and educated him in the ideas of the Lumières.
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Frédéric-César de La Harpe | |
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Born | (1754-04-06)6 April 1754 |
Died | 30 March 1838(1838-03-30) (aged 83) |
Nationality | Swiss |
Alma mater | University of Tübingen |
Occupation(s) | Politician, writer, journalist |
Known for | Independence of Vaud Founder and Director of Helvetic Republic Tutor to Alexander I of Russia |
Notable work | Essay on the Constitution of the Vaud (1796–1797) |
Relatives | Amédée Emmanuel François Laharpe (cousin) |
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