(John Francis), an ingenious mimim, born at Paris in 1613, who distinguished himself by his knowledge in Optics, concerning which he wrote some treatises, though he died at the age of 33.

Niceron (John Peter), was born at Paris, of an ancient and noble family, in the year 1685. He entered young into the order of Barnabites, and was professor of rhetoric and philosophy in the college of Montargis. He is sufficiently known for conducting the "Memoirs of men illustrious in the republic of letters," of which he published 39 volumes. He also translated some English works into French.