(Giles), a learned Jesuit of the 17th century, was born in the diocese of Castras, in Languedoc, in 1605. He taught philosophy, theology, and the holy Scriptures, in his society; was rector of the college of Cahors; and became well skilled in history. He wrote many works; the principal of which are, 1. Hist. Galliarum sub Praefectis Praetorii Galliarum, 4to. a work which is much esteemed, and extends from the reign of Constantine to that of Justinian. 2. Historia Romana & Julio Cesare ad Constan-

tinum Magnum, per numismata & marmora antiqua, an excellent work. 3. Epitome historiae Reg. Franciae, ex Dionysio Petavio excerpta, also much esteemed. 4. An edition of Velleius Paterculus, with learned notes.