Description: (French Scholar, Churchman, and Editor of the Delphin Classics)
Pierre Daniel Huet was a distinguished French churchman and scholar celebrated for his academic and religious contributions. He played a key role as the editor of the Delphin Classics, a prestigious compilation of classical texts. Huet's dedication to academia extended to founding the Académie de Physique in Caen, highlighting his interest in the sciences. His leadership within the church was evident in his roles as Bishop of Soissons and later Bishop of Avranches. Huet's enduring legacy lies in his significant scholarly and institutional contributions that greatly influenced his areas of expertise.