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Madame de (Henriette Elizabeth) Witt
1829–1908
A 19th-century French writer who brought history and storytelling together, she wrote for both children and general readers. Her books often reflect a gift for making the past feel lively, personal, and easy to follow.
1 Audiobook
World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France
by François Guizot, Madame de (Henriette Elizabeth) Witt
About the author
Born Henriette Elizabeth Guizot in Paris in 1829, she was the daughter of the statesman and historian François Guizot. She later became known as Madame de Witt after marrying Conrad de Witt, and she published widely under that name.
French reference sources describe her as an author of children's tales and historical works. Library records show a large body of writing across the late 19th century, including stories for younger readers and books shaped by her strong interest in history.
She died in Paris in 1908. Today, she is remembered as a steady, versatile writer whose work connected family reading, moral storytelling, and popular history.