Nicolas Chorier
Nicolas Chorier (September 1, 1612 – August 14, 1692) was a French lawyer, writer, and historian. He is known especially for his historical works on Dauphiné, as well as his erotic dialogue called The School of Women, or The Seven Flirtatious Encounters of Aloisia (French: L'Academie des dames, ou les Sept entretiens galants d'Aloisia).
Nicolas Chorier | |
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| Born | September 1, 1612 Vienne, France |
| Died | August 14, 1692 (aged 79) Grenoble, France |
| Occupation | Lawyer, writer, historian |
| Nationality | French |
| Period | Restoration France |
| Genre | French history |
| Subject | Local history, erotica |
He was born at Vienne, in present-day Isère. He practised as a lawyer in Grenoble and then as a prosecutor for King Louis XIV. His works on Dauphiné remain an important source for historians to this day. He died at Grenoble in his eightieth year.
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