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Charles Forbes, Comte de Montalembert (1810–1870)
Montalembert, Charles Forbes de Tryon, Comte de (mô
-tä-lo-bãr’). A noted French statesman, historian, and orator; born in London, May 29, 1810; died in Paris, March 13, 1870. He championed the Catholic and clerical interests. His principal writings were: ‘Life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary’ (1836); ‘The Political Future of England’ (1855); ‘The Monks of the West’ (1860–67; 5th ed. 1874–77), his main work; ‘Letters to a College Friend’ (1874); etc.