Gibbon's Lausanne Scandal

Gibbon's Lausanne Scandal. Edward Gibbon, the famous historian, was sent to Lausanne by his father to study under the Calvinist pastor Daniel Pavilliard after…

Location: Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

Edward Gibbon, the famous historian, was sent to Lausanne by his father to study under the Calvinist pastor Daniel Pavilliard after converting to Catholicism, which caused a scandal. During his time in Lausanne, Gibbon renounced Catholicism and developed a deep interest in French culture and the works of ancient authors. He even met the famous philosopher Voltaire.

Source: Edward Gibbon

Gibbon's Lausanne Scandal — Lausanne, Canton of Zurich

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