Bossuet is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet (; 27 September 1627 – 12 April 1704) was a French bishop and theologian, renowned for his sermons and other addresses. He has been considered by many to be one of the most brilliant orators of all time and a ma ...
(1627–1704), French bishop and theologian, uncle of Louis
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Louis Bossuet Louis Bossuet (22 February 1663 – 15 January 1742) was a French parlementaire.
Life
Bossuet was born in Dijon in 1663, the son of Antoine Bossuet (1624–1699), the seigneur of Azu, The Cosnée, and Vatronville Bonval, and Renée Madeleine Ga ...
(1663–1742), French parliamentarian, nephew of Jacques-Bénigne
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Bossut
Bossut is a surname. Notable people with the name include:
* Charles Bossut (1730–1814) French mathematician and confrère of the Encyclopaedists
* Sammy Bossut (born 1985), Belgian football goalkeeper
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Musée Bossuet
The Musée Bossuet is the art and history museum of the town of Meaux, France.
Situated in the old episcopal palace, it takes its name from the famous orator and theologian, Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux from 1681 to 1704.
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, art and history museum located in Meaux, France
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French-language surnames