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 * DUTENS, LOUIS (1730–1812) ... It seemed to him that advancement in any profession was hopeless in France from his religion, and he determined to settle in England. There he was received by an uncle who had retired with a large fortune from the business of a jeweller, and lived in Leicester Square. He had introductions to Mr. Pitt and Lord Barrington; but a misunderstanding between Miss Pitt and his father and sister prevented these being of any use. " DNB


 * "His library (a very choice one) was sold at Christie's in the summer of 1813. " DNB