Désiré Nisard

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Désiré Nisard
Désiré Nisard

Jean Marie Napoléon Désiré Nisard (March 20, 1806 - March 27, 1888) was a French author and critic. He was born at Châtillon-sur-Seine.

In 1826 he joined the staff of the Journal des Débats, but subsequently transferred his pen to the National. Under the empire he was inspector-general of education (1852) and director of the École normal (1857-1867).

His literary reputation was effectually established by his Histoire de la littérature française (1844-1861), which secured his election to the Academy (1850). His other works include Études d'histoire et de littérature (1859-1864), and Les Quatres grands historiens latins (1875).

In all his books he vigorously supported the claims of classicism against romanticism. He died at San Remo in 1888.

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Preceded by
Charles-Marie-Dorimond de Féletz
Seat 39
Académie française
1850-1888
Succeeded by
Eugène-Melchior de Vogüé
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