Joseph Lakanal

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Joseph Lakanal (July 14, 1762 - February 14, 1845) was a French politician, and an original member of the Institut de France. Born in Serres, Ari ge, his name was originally Lacanal, and was altered to distinguish him from his Royalist brothers. He studied theology, and joined one of the teaching congregations (P res de la Doctrine Chr tienne), and for fourteen years taught in their schools. He was professor of rhetoric at Bourges, and of philosophy at Moulins.