Dutens

Dutens, Louis (1730-1812), an author who came to England, and was appointed chaplain and secretary to Stuart-Mackenzie, ambassador at the Court of Turin, and remained there as cliargi d'affaires. He received a pension on his return, and was appointed Historiographer Royal, and was presented to the living of Elsdon by the Duke of Northumberland. He published an edition of Leibnitz's works, nn English history, poems, and works upon theology, numismatics, and travels.