TABLE, ANALYTICAL AND CHRONOLOGICAL, TO THE SECOND VOLUME OF LIVES OF EMINENT LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC MEN OF FRANCE.
VOLTAIRE.
1694-1778.
A. D.
PAGE
Infidelity of Voltaire
Birth of François-Marie Arouet at Chatenay
1694.
His Father, M. Arouet, a Notary
Ætat. 10. Is taught by the Jesuits in the College of
Louis-le-Grand
1704.
His Prejudice against the Jansenists
The Abbé de Chateauneuf
Precocious Genius of Arouet
His introduction to Parisian Society
Court of Louis XIV.
The King ruled by Molinist Confessors
Influence of Madame de Maintenon in religious Matters
Ætat. 20. Young Arouet sent to Holland with the Marquis de
Chateauneuf
1714.
His Affection for Mademoiselle du Noyer
He is placed as pupil with M. Alain, Attorney in Paris
M. de Caumartin invites him to his Château of St. Ange
State of public Affairs on the Demise of Louis XIV.
1715.
The Regent d'Orléans, and Cardinal Dubois
Ætat. 22. Arouet imprisoned in the Bastille for a Satire of which
he was not the Author
1716.
On Epic Poetry
Criticism on the Henriade of Voltaire
Duke of Orléans liberates and compensates him
Ætat. 24. "Œdipe," Tragedy by Voltaire
1718.
His Critique on the Tragedies of Sophocles
His mode of Life and Habits
His "Mariamne" successful
Dispute between the Poets Jean Baptiste Rousseau and Voltaire
1722.
Insult offered Voltaire by the Chevalier de Rohan
He challenges de Rohan, and is sent to the Bastille
Ætat. 34. He visits England and reads Locke and Newton
1728.
His return to Paris
The Clergy become suspicious of him, and aim at his Ruin
Increase of his Fortune
Reasons of his purchasing the Estate of Voltaire, and assuming
that name
Becomes attached to the Marchioness du Châtelet
His "Brutus" and "Eriphyle" unsuccessful
Ætat. 38. Great success of "Zaire"
1732.
"Histoire de Charles XII."
"Siècle de Louis XIV." projected by Voltaire
Mademoiselle Lecouvreur, an Actress, denied the Rites of
Sepulture
Voltaire's "Lettres sur les Anglais" publicly burnt
He retires to the Château de Cirey with the Marquis and
Marchioness du Châtelet
Their philosophical Studies
He writes "Alzire," "Mérope," "Mahomet," &c.
"Essay on the Manners and Spirit of Nations"
Madame de Graffigny's Visit to Madame du Châtelet at Cirey;
her Letters
Ætat. 44. Voltaire writes "La Pucelle," the Maid of Orléans
1738.
Is attacked by the Abbé des Fontaines and Jean Baptiste
Rousseau
Alarm as to the Printing of "La Pucelle"
His Correspondence with Frederic II.
Letters of Frederic
1740.
Interview of the King of Prussia and M. de Voltaire at the
Castle of Meuse, near Clèves
Maupertuis President of the Berlin Academy
Frederic's former Work against the Principles of Machiavel, the
"Anti-Machiavel"
Character of Frederic
War against Maria Theresa, on the Death of Charles VI. her
Father
1742.
Administration of Cardinal de Fleuri
Voltaire in constant Danger of the Bastille
Crébillon refuses to license "Mahomet"
It is acted at Lille in Flanders by La Noue and Mademoiselle
Clairon
The Duke of Richelieu, a Favourite of Louis XV.
1743.
Ætat. 49. Voltaire endeavours to obtain a Seat in the French
Academy, but is rejected
Great Success of his Tragedy of "Mérope"
He is sent on a Mission to Berlin, and a Treaty between Prussia
and France is the result
Frederic invades Bohemia
Voltaire is left unrewarded
He resides in Paris with the Marquis and Marchioness du
Châtelet
His Visit to the Duchess du Maine at Sceaux, when he writes
"Zadig," and other Tales
He performs the Part of "Cicero" in his Play of "Rome
Sauvée"
M. Longchamp's Account of Voltaire's Journeys, and his Visit
to King Stanislas at Luneville
Ætat. 54. Tragedy of "Semiramis"
1748.
Voltaire dangerously ill of Fever at Chalons
His Friendship for Madame du Châtelet
His Rapidity in Writing, and literary Enthusiasm
His "Catiline" and "Elèctre"
Death of the Marchioness du Châtelet
Voltaire become sole Tenant of their Hôtel in Paris, appoints
his Niece, Madame Denis, to preside over it
Private Theatre in his House
He patronises Le Kain, the Tragedian
His Admiration of Corneille and Racine
Madame de Pompadour for a Time patronises M. de Voltaire
Louis XV. appoints him a Gentleman of the Bed-chamber, and
Historiographer of France
Voltaire becomes a French Academician
Crébillon a successful Rival of Voltaire in dramatic
Composition, and Court-favour
Voltaire, jealous on that Account, repairs to the Court of
Frederic at Potsdam
Is pensioned by him, and appointed Chamberlain
Frederic's Admiration and Kindness
Voltaire's Admiration of the Prussian Monarch
Madame Denis left in Paris
Ætat. 57. His "Siècle de Louis Quatorze"
Umbrage and Jealousies of the King and Poet
Offence given by M. de Voltaire to Frederic
1751.
Maupertuis and the Berlin Academy; Contest respecting the
mechanical Principle of the "least Power"
La Beaumette and Maupertuis attack M. de Voltaire
Voltaire's Satire of "Akakia" against Maupertuis
His Reconciliation with Frederic the Great
Their mutual Dissatisfaction renewed, and Voltaire takes leave
of the Prussian Court
He repairs to Leipsic and Saxe Gotha
Is arrested at Francfort by Agents of Frederic
Voltaire slighted at Lyons by Cardinal du Tencin
Ætat. 61. He purchases the Estate of "Les Délices" at Geneva
1755.
Renews a literary Correspondence with Frederic
1756.
Despair of that Monarch on a Defeat
Fresh Victories of Frederic
M. de Voltaire's "Manners and Spirit of Nations"
The Publication of "La Pucelle" occasions a
against the Poet
His Residence in the Genevese Territory becomes perilous
Ætat. 68. He purchases the Château de Ferney on the Frontier
of France and Geneva, as a Residence affording him
Security
1762.
The "Encyclopédie"
A great niece of Corneille received by Voltaire and Madame
Denis at Ferney
Arrival of the Family of Calas at Ferney
Ætat. 71. Voltaire obtains the Reversal of the Condemnation
of Jean Calas, and the Restoration of his Family to civil Rights
1765.
His Exertions in Favour of the Sirven Family
Execution of the Chevalier de la Barre at Abbeville, and
Indignation of Voltaire at the Spirit of religious Persecution
The Jesuits banished from France
Persecution of Jansenists and Quietists
Bitter Quarrel and Satire between M. de Voltaire and Jean-Jacques
Rousseau
Security and happy Life of Voltaire at Ferney
Ætat. 72. He is deserted at Ferney by his Niece and former
Inmates
1766.
His Letters to the Marquise du Deffand
Return of Madame Denis to Voltaire at Ferney
Marmontel's Visit to him
The Countess de Genlis' Visit to Voltaire
Voltaire neglects the Count de Guibert and other Visitors
His Improvements in his Village of Ferney
His Humanity to Exiles, and charitable Character
He founds the Town of Versoi
Patronises the Town of Gex, and procures the Enfranchisement
of Serfs of the Jura Mountains
Disgraceful Close of the Reign of Louis XV.
Ætat. 81. After the Accession of Louis XVI. Voltaire,
accompanied by his Niece and M. and Madame de Villette, arrives
in Paris
1788.
His Tragedy of "Irene"
Condorcet's and Baron de Grimm's Description of his honourable
Reception by the Parisians, with whom he had always
been a Favourite
Louis XVI.
The Clergy endeavour to obtain from M. de Voltaire, in Sickness,
a Declaration of his Faith
On a temporary Recovery he attends the Academy and the
Theatre, and is received enthusiastically
Is prevented from returning to Ferney by Madame Denis
Death of M. de Voltaire
1778.
Delineation of his Character
His Infidelity, and Grossness, alluded to
Critique of his Works
ROUSSEAU.
1712-1778.
Birth of Jean-Jacques Rousseau at Geneva
1712.
His Studies when a Boy
Placed under M. Lambercier, Minister of Bossey
Lives with a M. Bernard, Engineer
Is pupil to a Greffier
His love of Reading
He runs away from Geneva
Visits M. de Pontverre at Confignon in Savoy
The Countess de Warens, a Convert to the Romish Religion, is
pensioned by the King of Sardinia, and resides at Annecy
Rousseau is recommended to the Hospital of Turin for the
Conversion of Protestants
His Abjuration of the Calvinistic Creed
Is Footman to the Countess Vercelli
Also a domestic in a noble Family at Turin
Whom he quits on a roving Expedition to revisit Madame de
Warens
Ætat. 17. Kind reception of Jean-Jacques by that Lady
1729.
His Genius in Music
His Visit to Neufchâtel and Paris
Ætat. 21. Madame de Warens recommends him to Employment in
a Bureau at Chambery
1733.
Ætat. 23. He is established at Chambery as Music-master
1735.
Madame de Warens removes to Les Charmettes, where Rousseau
prosecutes his Studies with Ardour
The Confessions of Jean-Jacques with regard to this Period of
his Career
Ill-health of Rousseau
His Method of Notation for Music
Rousseau's Spirit of Independence
Ætat. 29. His Employments at Paris, where he is encouraged
1741.
Ætat. 31. Appointed Secretary to M. de Montague, Ambassador
at Venice
1743.
His Return to Paris
His Friends interest themselves for him
His Mistress Thérèse le Vasseur
Rousseau consigns their Children to the "Enfants trouvés"
Reflections on the Condition of Foundlings
Rousseau eventually a Victim to his lax Principles from the
Destitution of all social Ties
Ætat. 37. Visits M. Diderot, who was confined at Vincennes
for a Pamphlet
1749.
Rousseau's celebrated Essay on the proposed Question, "Whether
the Progress of the Arts and Sciences had tended to corrupt or
ameliorate the condition of Men"
He renounces the Appointment of Cashier to a Farmer-general
of the Taxes
Copies Music for a Subsistence
Ætat. 38. Great Success of his "Devin du Village," an Opera
1750.
His Essay on "The Origin of Inequality among Men"
Ætat. 42. He revisits Geneva
1754.
Poverty of Madame de Warens
Rousseau abjures the Romish Faith, and again embraces the
Reformed Religion
Is invited to reside in Geneva, his native City
Madame d'Epinay
She establishes him at the Hermitage near Montmorenci,
belonging to M. d'Epinay
Rousseau's "Les Institutions Politiques," and other literary
employments
Writes "La Nouvelle Héloïse"
Rousseau's love for the Countess d'Houdetot
M. de Saint Lambert
Cause of the Coolness between J. J. Rousseau and MM.
Diderot and Grimm
Treachery of M. Grimm
State of French Society under Louis XV.
Ætat. 46. Rousseau removes from the Hermitage to
Montmorenci
1758.
His Quarrel with Diderot
He writes against the Establishment of a Theatre at Geneva
Sentiments expressed in his "Confessions"
Marshal the Duke of Luxembourg and the Duchess of Luxembourg
friendly to Rousseau
Publication of "La Nouvelle Héloïse"
1760.
The "Emile," or Rousseau on Education
Some admirable Maxims of that celebrated Treatise
M. de Malesherbes
The "Confession of a Savoyard Vicar"
Ætat. 50. It is condemned, and Rousseau warned by the Duchess
of Luxembourg to make his escape
1762.
He arrives at Iverdun, but is exiled by the Council of Berne
Is received at Neufchâtel by the Governor, Marshal Lord
Keith
His Study of Botany, and herborising Rambles
His Controversy with Geneva
Disturbances at Geneva
Rousseau's "Lettres écrites de la Montagne"
Rousseau quits Motiers through Fear of Assassination
Resides in the Island of St. Pierre, Lake of Bienne, but is
expelled by the Council of Berne
His Dislike of Dependence prevents him from repairing to the
Court of Frederic; Fictitious Letter in that King's Name by
Horace Walpole
Hospitably entertained by the Prince de Conti
Ætat. 54. He accompanies David Hume to England
1766.
Resides at Wotton in Derbyshire, writes there his "Confessions,"
receives a Pension from George III.; but his morbid Melancholy
causes him to take some groundless Alarm and to fly to
France
Ætat. 55. Is protected by the Prince de Conti at the Château of
Trie
1767.
Ætat. 58. He is most kindly welcomed at Paris
1770.
His Readings of the "Confessions" in Society interrupted by the
Minister of Police
Lives by copying Music
Prince de Ligne visits him, and offers him a Home
Countess de Genlis gives Testimony of his Benevolence of Heart
and Modesty
The Abbé Bernardin de Saint Pierre gives a very favourable
Description of Rousseau
Respect shown for Rousseau at the Theatre by the Parisians
His morbid Sensibility verging on Madness
Ætat. 66. His Death at Ermenonville, and Rumour with relation
to it
1778.
Inscription on his Tomb
Character of his "Confessions"
His Jealousy of literary Competitors
His Reveries; his Charity; Suspicion his characteristic
The "Emile" one of his most important Works
Criticism of his "Nouvelle Héloïse"
Eloquence, Tenderness, and Nature, in his Writings
CONDORCET.
1744-1794.
Birth of Marie Jean Antoine de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet
1744.
Ætat. 21. His Essay on the Integral Calculus
1765.
His scientific Works
Is appointed joint Secretary of the Academy of Sciences
His Friendship with D'Alembert
Visits M. de Voltaire at Ferney
Edits the "Pensées" of M. Pascal
A Friend of the Minister Turgot
His Reply to M. Necker on the Corn Question
He writes the "Reflections on Negro Slavery"
Refutation of De Lolme on the English Constitution
Mental Qualities of Condorcet
His Influence at the Commencement of the French Revolution
Ætat. 44. Writes a Declaration of the Rights of Man, on the
Convocation of the States-General
1789.
Flight of Louis XVI. to Varennes
Marquis de Condorcet, a Deputy of the City of Paris in the
National Assembly
His Speech relating to the Emigration
His "Declaration" adopted by that Body
His Character for Integrity
A vigorous Opponent to monarchical Government
His Theories, and Idea of public Virtue
The Girondists treat with the Court and lose Influence thereby
Manifesto of the Duke of Brunswick
Marquis de Condorcet popular
Did not vote for the Death of Louis XVI.
Ætat. 49. Denounced as Brissot's Accomplice, is obliged to
conceal himself
1793.
His "Historical Sketch of the Progress of the Human Mind"
Is obliged to fly, but is seized at Chamont, and perishes of Hunger
and Cold in a Prison
His Character pourtrayed by Madame Roland
Mademoiselle de Condorcet married to Arthur O'Connor
MIRABEAU.
1749-1791.
Family of the Marquis de Mirabeau
Originally Italian, and named Arrighetti
Valour of the Marquis Jean Antoine de Mirabeau
His high Character
Victor, Marquis de Mirabeau, a tyrannical Father
His literary Reputation founded on his "L'Ami des Hommes"
Is imprisoned for writing the "Théorie de Impôt"
Marries Marie Geneviève, Marchioness de Saulvebeuf, and has
eleven Children
Instals Madame de Pailly over his Household
This occasions a Separation from his Marchioness
His Prejudice against GABRIEL HONORÉ DE MIRABEAU, his fifth
Child, the Subject of this Article
Accuses him of an innate Depravity of Character
The Father makes him undergo a severe Education
Gabriel serves in the Regiment of the Marquis de Lambert, a
strict Disciplinarian
The Marquis Victor de Mirabeau obtains a Lettre-de-cachet and
imprisons Gabriel
Gabriel de Mirabeau declares his love of a military Life
Ætat. 23. He marries Marie Emilie de Covet, Daughter of the
Marquis de Marignane
1772.
Incurs Debts, and is confined by his Father by means of a
Lettre-de-cachet
Is jealous of the Chevalier de Gassaud
His Quarrel with the Baron de Villeneuve-Moans
Is imprisoned by his Father in the Castle of If, near Marseilles
Ætat. 26. Is transferred to the Fortress of Joux
1775.
His amour with Madame de Monnier (Sophie de Ruffey)
He escapes from Prison
Is indignant at his Father's Severity
Ætat. 27. He flies with Madame de Monnier to Holland, and
earns a Subsistence by his Pen
1776.
M. de Monnier prosecutes him and Madame de Monnier, and
they are condemned to ignominious Punishments in their
Absence
Ætat. 28. They are arrested at Amsterdam, and Gabriel de
Mirabeau is imprisoned at Vincennes
1777.
His Complaints of the long Persecution of him
His Writings during Imprisonment
"Essay on Lettres-de-Cachet and State Prisons"
Death of his Son
Endeavours to persuade his Wife to live with him
Ætat. 31. Is enlarged after Forty-one Months'
Imprisonment
1780.
Subsequent History of Madame de Monnier
His Father conducts himself with Kindness towards him
Ætat. 33. Mirabeau's Sentence for the Seduction of Madame de
Monnier reversed
1782.
He fails in a Suit to compel Madame de Mirabeau to live with
him
Ætat. 35. Visits London, but is not successful in the Profession
of an Author
1784.
Renewed Cruelty of his Father, who reduces him to a State of
Destitution
Ætat. 36. Returned to France, writes on financial Subjects; and
for a Pamphlet on the system of "Agiotage" is compelled to
fly to Liege
1785.
Ætat. 38. Financial Controversy with Necker
1787.
His early Exertions in favour of Revolution
Occasional Display of his powerful Eloquence
His Independence as a political Economist
Ætat. 39. His Reputation at its height
1788.
Ætat. 40. Convocation of the States-General
1789.
Mirabeau excluded by the Nobility of Provence from his
Privileges as a Noble
His "Correspondence from Berlin" condemned to be burnt
Becomes a popular Leader of the Provençeaux, and is
enthusiastically received at Aix and Marseilles
Disturbances in Provence, on account of Scarcity, allayed by
Mirabeau
Is elected Deputy for Marseilles and for Aix in the "Tiers Etat;"
he sits for the latter Town
He publishes a Journal of the Proceedings of the Chambers
His political Writings
The National Assembly
He draws a Line between the royal and legislative Power, or
between the Throne and the People
His Energy and Eloquence in the Chamber
Address to Louis XVI.
Death of the Marquis Victor de Mirabeau
1789.
Mirabeau's genuine Sorrow on that Event, forgetful of his long
Persecution by his Father
Louis' Ministers draw Troops around the Capital
Destruction of the Bastille
Mirabeau's Speech against the Court Party, on the Scarcity of
Grain
He supports M. Necker's Proposal of a Subsidy of one-fourth of
the Income of all Proprietors
He maintains that the Royal Authority is essential to the Balance
of Power between the Aristocracy and People
The Orléans Party
Popularity of Mirabeau with the Parisians
In what degree Mirabeau is to be considered the real Defender
of the Monarchy
He negociates with the Court
His Enthusiasm nevertheless maintains his Influence over the
National Assembly
His Speech on the Establishment of the Convention
Ætat. 42. His splendid Style of Living
1791.
Supposed to be supplied by the Court with Resources, as the chief
Supporter of Royalty
His Deference to the Assembly, and Conciseness of his energetic
Speeches
Original of his Treaty with the Court, in the Hand-writing of
Monsieur [Louis XVIII.]
Mirabeau's ill Health
His last Struggle with the Jacobins, or "Mountain"
Sickness of Mirabeau excites the Fears of both King and People
His notion of the Character of the Rt. Hon. William Pitt
Death of Mirabeau
His Sepulture in the Pantheon at Paris
His Misfortunes
His wit
His Character of La Fayette
Allusion to his military Talents
MADAME ROLAND.
1754-1793.
Mémoires of Madame Roland, and Considerations thereon
Birth of Manon Phlipon
1751.
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Care of her Education by her Father, an Engraver of some merit
Domestic Economy of her parental Roof
Madame Phlipon's Piety
Mademoiselle Phlipon's Residence in a Convent
Her Admiration of Blaise Pascal and Port Royal, or the
Jansenist' Party
She rejects the Theories of M. Helvetius
Her Enthusiasm in the Cause of Liberty
Her Rejection of many Suitors
Death of Madame Phlipon
Impression of the "Nouvelle Héloïse" on the ardent Mind of
Manon Phlipon
Her Habits of Economy and Seclusion from Society
History of M. Roland de la Platière
Ætat. 25. His Offer to marry Mademoiselle Phlipon, and Refusal
by her Father
1779.
Ætat. 26. Their Union takes place
1780.
Madame Roland accompanies her Husband to Switzerland and
England
Her Letters
Ætat. 32. Her placid Temper, and domestic Happiness
1785.
The French Revolution. M. Roland's Mission from the
Municipality of Lyon to the National Assembly on financial Affairs
1789.
Ætat. 37. Madame Roland's Visit to, and Residence in, Paris
1791.
Writings of M. Roland
Beauty and political Influence of Madame Roland
M. and Mdme. Roland form a Friendship with Brissot and the
Gironde Party
Madame Roland's Opinions anti-monarchical
Position of Louis XVI.
M. Roland appointed Minister of the Interior
1792.
General Dumouriez Minister for Foreign Affairs
Roland's Letter to Louis XVI. written by his Wife, occasions his
Dismission
Recalled to the Ministry
The Massacre of Prisoners in September alarms Madame Roland
Robespierre, Danton, and Marat
Description of Madame de Roland
M. Roland exhibits considerable Intrepidity during the popular
Agitations
Madame Roland is hated by the "Mountain" Party
Robespierre denounced by Louvet
Death of the King
1793.
M. Roland resigns
Arrest of Madame Roland
Her calm Demeanour
The Reign of Terror in Paris and France
Condemnation of the Girondists
Brissot and the Girondists executed
Accusation and Defence of Madame Roland
Ætat. 39. Her Execution
Interesting Character of this celebrated Authoress
MADAME DE STAËL.
1765-1817.
M. Necker of Geneva early in life placed in a Banking-house
His Partnership in Thelusson's Firm
His "Éloge de Colbert"
1773.
Minister from Geneva, and appointed Director-general of Finance
in France
He marries Mademoiselle Churchod
Allusion to Gibbon the Historian
April 22. Birth of their only Daughter, afterwards Baronne de
Staël
1766.
Her Education under the parental Roof
MM. Thomas, Marmontel, de Grimm, &c. form the literary
Society at M. Necker's
Society at M. Necker's
Talent of Conversation early acquired by Mlle. Necker
Her Writings
She delights M. Necker by her Talents and Wit
Publication of M. Necker's "Compte Rendu," or Statement of
French Finance
His Retirement to his Estate of Saint-Ouen
Purchase of Coppet on the Lake of Geneva
Publication of his financial Work, written at Coppet
Administration of M. Calonne
Ætat. 20. His Daughter's Marriage with the Baron de Staël
Holstein, Swedish Ambassador to France
1786.
Portrait given at that period of Madame de Staël
M. Necker Minister, Revival of public Credit
1788.
Convocation of the States-General
1789.
Louis XVI. commands him to retire quietly from France
Troops collected round Paris, by Louis, against the People
M. Necker generously leaves two Millions of Livres in the
National Treasury
Madame de Staël's Description of the Journeys to and from
Switzerland
Destruction of the Bastille, and Recall of M. Necker
His Popularity
Sentiments of Madame de Staël
Necker again retires to Coppet
1790.
Madame de Staël witnesses the Tumults of the Capital in August,
&c.
1792.
Her Endeavour to save M. de Lally-Tolendal
Her Carriage stopt by the Republicans; she claims Privilege as
Wife of a foreign Minister
She is carried before Robespierre, Collet d'Herbois, and the
Revolutionary Tribunal
Is saved by the Republican Manuel, who obtains Leave for her
to quit France
Her Emotion on the Journey across the Jura to Coppet
Her Appeal in favour of Marie Antoinette
1793.
M. Necker's Pamphlet designed to save Louis XVI.
Madame de Staël's "Reflections on the Peace"
1794.
Death of Madame Necker
M. de Staël resides at Paris as Swedish Minister
1795.
Madame de Staël's Residence there considered as an Epoch
in Society
Reign of the Directory
Napoleon Buonaparte, unfavourable to Madame de Staël
Their Interviews
His Attack on the Helvetian Republic
Madame de Staël retires to M. Necker's at Coppet
1798.
She presents a Memorial at Paris in the Name of M. Necker,
requiring to be erased from the List of Emigrants, and succeeds
therein
Ætat. 33. She Witnesses the Overthrow of the Directory by
Buonaparte
1799.
Account of Benjamin Constant
Jealousy of Buonaparte on Account of Madame de Staël's
Influence in Parisian Society
His Interview with M. Necker on his Route to Italy
French Police, and Fouché, Minister
M. de Staël Holstein recalled to Sweden
1799.
Ætat. 36. His daughter joins M. Necker at Coppet, and the Baron
de Staël dies
1802.
Publication of her "Delphine"
Critique of that Work
M. Necker's "Last View of Politics and Finance"
Madame de Staël's Affection for her Father
Ætat. 37. She returns to France on the Rupture of the Peace of
Amiens
1803.
Is ordered to quit France within twenty-four Hours
Her Regret on being exiled
She is accompanied by Benjamin Constant, and receives Tidings
of M. Necker's Decease
1804.
She resides at Coppet
Her "Dix Années d'Exil"
Her Education of her Children
Ætat. 39. Her Visit to Italy
1805.
Criticism on her "Corinne"
She revisits France and repairs to Rouen
Not having flattered Napoleon in her Writings, she is again
exiled
She visits Vienna
At Coppet she writes her Work on "Germany"
Ætat. 44. Attempts to publish her "Germany" at Blois; the
Edition seized, anti she is again banished
1810.
Forbidden to visit Aix in Savoy for the Recovery of her Son's
Health
William Schlegel ordered to quit Coppet by the Authorities
Madame de Staël makes a Tour through Switzerland in company
of M. de Montmorency
M. de Montmorency exiled
Persecution of Madame de Staël
M. Rocca, a Spanish Officer in the French service, visits Geneva
1810.
He offers his Hand to Madame de Staël
Their Marriage
Madame de Staël escapes from Coppet
1812.
Travels through Germany and Poland to Russia
Her Reception by the Emperor Alexander at St. Petersburg
Her "Dix Années d'Exil"
She visits Sweden and England
Lord Byron
Louis XVIII, repays to Madame de Staël the two Millions of
Francs advanced by Necker to Louis XVI.
1814.
The Duke de Broglie marries the Daughter of Madame de Staël
Ill-health of M. Rocca
Madame de Staël's Character and Sentiments
Ætat. 51. Her Death in Paris
1817.
Death of M. Rocca
Criticism on the Writings of Madame de Staël
The Viscount de Chateaubriand's Opinion of her
Her "Dix Années d'Exil"
Her "Germany"
Her political Sentiments
