Nicolas de Lamoignon

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Nicolas de Lamoignon [fr] de Basville (1648–1724) was a French intendant over Languedoc in the early 18th century.

He was accused by Voltaire of instigating the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Family of Lamoignon" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.