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comte Jules Delaborde
1806–1889
A 19th-century French historian and lawyer, he wrote vivid studies of major Protestant figures and turning points in French religious history. His books combine careful research with a strong sense of drama, especially in works on Gaspard de Coligny and Charlotte de Bourbon.
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Charlotte de Bourbon, princesse d'Orange
by comte Jules Delaborde
About the author
Born in Paris in 1806, Louis-Jules-Henri, Comte Delaborde, was the son of General Henri François Delaborde. Alongside his historical writing, he built a legal career and served as an advocate connected with France’s highest courts.
Delaborde is best remembered for historical works centered on the French Reformation and the lives of Protestant leaders. Among the books linked to him are studies of Gaspard de Coligny, Charlotte de Bourbon, and the Protestant court at Saint-Germain during the Colloquy of Poissy.
The sources consulted agree that he was a French historian, though some catalog records differ on his year of death. The name is commonly associated with the dates 1806–1889, and his work reflects a strong interest in religion, politics, and biography in early modern France.