Sebastien-Roch Nicolas (1740-1794)

Sebastien-Roch Nicolas
Sebastien-Roch Nicolas

Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, known in his adult life as Nicolas Chamfort and as Sébastien Nicolas de Chamfort, was a French writer, best known for his epigrams and aphorisms. He was secretary to Louis XVI's sister Madame Élisabeth, and of the Jacobin club.

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