Intimate diary of Chevalier de Corbrona, French diplomat at the court of Catherine II
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Baron Marie Daniel Burre de Corberon (1748-1810) is a French diplomat, which has been in the diplomatic mission in Russia since 1775. He left notes that are a valuable source in the era of Catherine II. He began to serve in the regiment of the French Guard, participated in the hostilities of 1764-1768. In 1773, he began the diplomatic service as an adviser to the mission in Kassel. Since 1775, he was determined by the secretary in the retinue of the French envoy of the Marquis de Juin at the court of Catherine II. From November 1777 to October 1780 he held the position of attorney in business. In 1901, his diary was published, which covers the period from January 2, 1775 to October 14, 1780 (Since 1776, Korberon"s notes have acquired the form of letters, most of which are addressed to his brother, daughter -in -law and several familiar ladies) The text is reproduced according to the publication: intimate diary of Chevalier de Corbrona, French diplomat at the court of Catherine II (from the Parisian edition) SPb. 1907, and according to the publication: from the notes of Corberon // Russian Archive No. 5. M. 1911. circulation of 30 copies. Made using Print-on-Demand technology
Author:
Author:Burre de Corberon Marie Daniel
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Cover:Soft
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
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Series: Russian memoirs
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ISBN:978-5-4481-0424-4
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