Anquetil
[ankuh-teel]
- Jacques [zhak] /ʒak/, 1934–87, French cyclist with five victories (1957, 1961–64) in the Tour de France.
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After a passage of six months, Anquetil landed, on the 10th of August 1755, at Pondicherry.
Anquetil, La nativité, miracle extrait de la légende dorée, in Mem.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)Anatole France
Immense erudition and indomitable industry were joined in Anquetil du Perron to a pure love of truth and an excellent heart.
Ten Great ReligionsJames Freeman Clarke
Anquetil du Perron, born at Paris in 1731, devoted himself early to the study of Oriental literature.
Ten Great ReligionsJames Freeman Clarke
The work of Anquetil was in their library; but the series of "do-nothing kings" amused them very little.
Bouvard and PcuchetGustave Flaubert