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Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
Vergennes
Britannica 11thVERGENNES, CHARLES GRAVIER, COMTE DE (1717-1787), French statesman, was born at Dijon on the 2oth of December 1717. He was introduced to the profession of diplomacy by his uncle, M. de Chavigny, under whom he saw his first service at Lisbon. His successful con ...
Vol. 27, pp. 1021-1021
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Europe
Britannica 11th... o revolutionary scoundrel: but constitutionally hating England, as Choiseul and Vergennes used to hate us, and so things are getting back to a wholesome state again. Every nation for itself, and God for us all." But the essential difference between the rivalri ...
Vol. 9, pp. 907-952
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United States
Britannica 11th... d without consultation with the French government. This course was offensive to Vergennes, but it was insisted upon as necessary, especially by Jay and Adams, while the diplomatic skill of Franklin prevented a breach with France. Peace was formally ratified on ...
Vol. 27, pp. 612-735
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