Nicolas Talon

Nicolas Talon (31 August 1605 29 March 1691) was a French Jesuit, historian, and ascetical writer.

Talon was born at Moulins. Entering the Society of Jesus in 1621, he taught literature for several years. After his ordination he gained some reputation as a preacher, was a worker in the prisons and hospitals of Paris, and served as army chaplain with the French troops in Flanders, winning the admiration of the men and the lifelong friendship of the Prince de Conde. He assisted the notorious outlaw Aime du Poncet during his painfully protracted execution, and it is said that Poncet died penitent and resigned. This striking conversion made a profound impression. Talon died in Paris. Talon's portrait was engraved by Heer. Carlos Sommervogel mentions 300 of his letters in the d'Aumale collection at Chantilly.

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