A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations

part in the Parliament of Frankfort in '48; has translated the life

of Apollonius of Tyana, and is the author of a history of religion and numerous other works. Died 24 June, 1887.

Bancel (François Désiré). French politician, b. Le Mastre, 2 Feb. 1822. Became an advocate. In 1849, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly. After the coup d'état he retired to Brussels, wh...