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Daniel Dumaresq
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Dumaresq in 1747
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| Born | 1712 Trinity, Jersey
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| Died | 28 October 1805 (aged 94) |
Daniel Dumaresq (1712–1805) was an important advisor to the rulers of Russia and Poland. He helped them with ideas for schools and learning. He was also a member of the Royal Society, a famous group of scientists.
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Early Life and Learning
Daniel Dumaresq was born in 1712 in Trinity, Jersey. This is an island in the Channel Islands. He was one of eleven children. His father, Elie Dumaresq, was a local leader and landowner.
Daniel went to a school called John Roysse's Free School. This school is now known as Abingdon School. He studied there from 1724 to 1730. After that, he went to Pembroke College, Oxford in 1730. He studied at Oxford for six years. In 1740, he earned a special scholarship at Exeter College, Oxford.
His Career and Travels
Daniel Dumaresq started his career in the church. In 1744, he became a curate in Merton, Oxfordshire. A curate is a helper to the main priest.
Two years later, in 1746, he moved to St Petersburg, Russia. He became a chaplain there. A chaplain is a priest who works for a special group, like an embassy. Daniel worked for the English Factory, which was a trading post. He stayed in Russia for 16 years, until 1762.
While in Russia, Daniel learned to speak Russian very well. He also became a member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences. This was a big honor for him. He worked as a chaplain for Sir Charles Hanbury, who was the British Ambassador. An ambassador is a country's main representative in another country.
Working with Future Kings
Daniel Dumaresq also translated a book. It was about the part of America closest to Kamchatka. This book was originally written by Professor Stepan Krasheninncoff.
During his time as a chaplain, Daniel hired a secretary. This secretary was named Stanislaus Poniatowski. Later, Stanislaus became the King of Poland!
Returning to England and Advising Monarchs
After his time in Russia, Daniel Dumaresq returned to England. He became the rector of two churches. These were in Yeovilton (from 1762 to 1805) and Limington (from 1790 to 1802).
Even after returning to England, he was still very important. He was asked to go back to Russia and Poland. He gave advice to two powerful rulers:
- Catherine the Great of Russia (who ruled from 1762 to 1796).
- Stanislaus II of Poland (who ruled from 1764 to 1795).
He advised them on how to improve education in their countries. This shows how much they trusted his knowledge. Daniel was also a Fellow of the Royal Society. This means he was part of a very old and respected group of scientists.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1800, Daniel Dumaresq gave his large collection of books to his home island of Jersey. This gift helped start the Jersey Library.
He passed away on October 28, 1805, in Bath, Somerset. He was 94 years old.
See also
- List of Old Abingdonians
