Barras
- Paul François Jean Nicolas, Vicomte de Barras. 1755–1829, French revolutionary: member of the Directory (1795–99)
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Historical Examples
I fear that I was very much engrossed with the memory of Madame Barras.
The Sleuth of St. James's SquareMelville Davisson Post
Madame Barras had not taken the currency away as I imagined.
The Sleuth of St. James's SquareMelville Davisson Post
I write to Barras to have him appointed consul to some Italian port.
The Empress JosephineLouise Muhlbach
But as Bonaparte is victorious, then it must be Barras who appointed him!
The Empress JosephineLouise Muhlbach
To Barras alone are the people indebted for this nomination!
The Empress JosephineLouise Muhlbach