Théodore Licquet

François-Théodore Licquet was a French local historian and curator, born on June 19, 1787, in Caudebec-en-Caux and died on November 1, 1832, in Rouen. He is chiefly remembered for his work in Rouen, where he served as a conservator and became closely associated with the city’s libraries and historical life.

Licquet wrote about Rouen’s past, monuments, and cultural heritage in a way that was useful to both residents and visitors. His best-known work is a guide to Rouen that helped readers explore the city through its history and landmarks, and records from the Bibliothèque nationale de France also show him as an author and translator.

Because he died at just 45, his career was relatively brief, but his work reflects a strong commitment to preserving local memory. For readers interested in Normandy, urban history, or the older tradition of literary city guides, his books offer a lively window into Rouen in the early 1800s.