R. de (Régis) Chantelauze

Born in Montbrison, France, on March 23, 1821, and died in Paris on January 3, 1888, Régis de Chantelauze was a French writer and historical scholar. Library records identify him as the author of dozens of works, showing a long and active career in historical research and publishing.

His writing focused on French history, biography, and documentary sources. He is associated with works on figures such as Paul Sauzet and with scholarly editions connected to writers including Cardinal de Retz, Philippe de Commynes, Joseph de Maistre, and local historians from the Loire region.

That mix of biography, archival editing, and historical commentary makes his work especially appealing to readers who enjoy older books grounded in original documents. Even today, he stands out as one of those patient 19th-century scholars who helped preserve the texture of France's political and literary past.