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L'Hospital

American  
[law-pee-tal, loh-pi-tal] / lɔ piˈtal, ˌloʊ pɪˈtæl /
Or L'Hôpital

noun

  1. Guillaume François Antoine de 1661–1704, French mathematician.


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An event of principal importance that occurred during the stay of the court at Moulins was a fresh altercation between Lorraine and L'Hospital.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Baird, Henry Martyn

In truth, the spirit of conciliation which L'Hospital had been at so much pains to inculcate had found little welcome in the breast of the prelates.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Baird, Henry Martyn

L'Hospital showed his eagerness to obtain the credit of having introduced him.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Baird, Henry Martyn

L'Hospital, homme de grand estime, luy succeda, quoyqu'il eust esté des conjurez pour le faict d'Amboise.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Baird, Henry Martyn

Chancellor L'Hospital distinguished himself by his determined opposition, and boldly refuted the churchman's arguments.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Baird, Henry Martyn

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