A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country/Sachon, (Gabrielle)
SACHON (GABRIELLE), a French Lady of an ancient family, born at Rheims, 1631,
Having indiscreetly become a nun in that city, some years after her profession, protested against her vows, and obtained absolution from the at the court of Rome. Afterwards she went to live with her mother, where she addicted herself to the study of the belles letters; she composed many works, and the only recreation she allowed herself was that of instructing children in the intervals of her study.
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