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From 1819 he studied theology in Montauban, becoming ordained as pastor at Nimes in December 1821.
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Jacques Reclus
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Following studies in Bordeaux, he worked as a librarian at Château de Bonzac, home of Elie Decazes (1780-1860), minister of Louis XVIII. Afterwards he served as a minister in Louisiana Roche-Chalais (1822), then Montcaret (1824). In 1850 he founded a home for the aged in Orthez. He was the father of fourteen children who survived beyond infancy, including five sons who gained distinction during their careers:
Élie Reclus (1827-1904), journalist and political activist
Élisée Reclus (1830-1905), geographer and political activist
Onésime Reclus (1837-1916), geographer
Armand Reclus (1843-1927), geographer and explorer
Paul Reclus (1847-1914), surgeon.
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April 8, 1882 (aged 85) -
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France