Gabriel de Guilleragues

1628–1685

1 standalone book

Gabriel-Joseph de Lavergne, viscount of Guilleragues, was a French author and diplomat active in the 17th century. He is traditionally credited as the author of the Lettres portugaises, a collection of epistolary writings published in 1669 under the pseudonym "Portuguese Letters." The work, written in French, is attributed to him by most modern scholars, though its true authorship remains a subject of debate. Lavergne held a position as a diplomat and was associated with the political and literary circles of his time. He lived during the 17th century, a period marked by significant cultural and political developments in France.

Born

1628