Berny, Pierre Jean Paul 1722-1779
Biographical notes:
Born in Chartres, France, on August 9, 1722, the chevalier de Berny studied law before entering the military. During the Seven Years War he served in the Low Countries and Germany, retiring to Strasbourg after fifteen campaigns and a number of wounds with the Bavarian Order of St. Michel. He claimed familiarity with a number of European princes and ministers and the protection of the Comte de Vergennes. Berny is known as well as the master of a writing academy in Brussels and as a draftsman. He died on January 22, 1779.
From the guide to the L'Oeil du Maitre, 1778, (American Philosophical Society)
Pierre Jean Paul Berny was an artist and calligrapher.
From the description of LʼOeil du maître, ou essai sur le ministère, 1778. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154298294
From the description of LʼOeil du maître, ou essai sur le ministère, 1778. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154820141
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- American Revolution
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