Ancient CyprusAncient Cyprus

Consul / diplomat · Shipper

B. Sauvan

fl. 1685 · France

French diplomat and shipper, active in 1685. Gave to Marquis de Seignelay.

Life and work

  1. 7 June 1685
    Wrote to the Marquis de Seignelay announcing the dispatch of a case of manuscripts and medals 'conjointement a une idolle trouvee a Nicosie'; the figure's fate is unknown.

    NicosiaAmandry et al. 1987

  2. 1680s
    Described as particularly active in acquiring manuscripts from monasteries and churches across Cyprus, paying generously (late 17th century).

    CyprusMetcalf 2009

Connections

1 person

Sales, gifts & bequests

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Sources

  1. 1.M. Amandry, A. Hermary, O. Masson (1987). “Les premières antiquités chypriotes du Cabinet des Médailles et la mission Mas Latrie en 1845-1846”. Cahiers du Centre d'Études Chypriotes 8, 3-15. Online
  2. 2.D. M. Metcalf (2009). Byzantine Cyprus 491-1191. Nicosia, Cyprus Research Centre.