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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 11: Paris.—its schools.—January and February, 1838.—Age, 27. (search)
Ampere, Jean Jacques Ampere (son of the scientist, Andre Marie Ampere, who died June 10, 1836) was born at Lyons in Aug., 1800, and died at Pau. March 27, 1864. From May, 1833, to the time of his death, he was Professor of French Literature in the College of France. He travelled widely, and, in 1851-52, visited the United States and Mexico. He is celebrated for his friendship with Tocqueville and his passion for Madame Recamier. See North American Review for Oct., 1875, and Galaxy for Nov., 1875, for articles, both entitled The Two Amperes. at the same college, lectured on chivalry. He was a man apparently of not more than thirty-five, with quite a distinct manner, though he could hardly be called fluent. He considered the elements of chivalry,—Christianity and Germanism, according to him,—and pointed out the features referrible to each of these elements. I was able to follow him pretty well,—much better than Tissot. To-night I have engaged the assistance of a new teacher fo<