LACARRY (Giles), a learned Jesuit of the 17th century, was born in the diocese of Calres, in Languedoc, in 1605. He taught philosophy, theology, and the holy Scriptures in his society; was rector of the college of Calres; and became well skilled in history. He wrote many works; the principal of which are, 1. Hist. Galliarum sub Prefectis Prætorii Galliarum, 4to. a work which is much esteemed, and extends from the reign of Constantine to that of Julian. 2. Historia Romana a Julio Cesare ad Constantinum Magnum, per numismata & marmora antiqua, an excellent work. 3. Epitome historia Reg. Francie, ex Dionysio Petavio excerpta, also much esteemed. 4. An edition of Velleius Paterculus, with learned notes.
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