Nicolas Talon

Background

Talon was born at Moulins.

Career

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.

Connections

Friend:

Prince de Conde