Pierre Eugène Du Simitière
Pierre Eugène Du Simitière
Swiss, active Philadelphia, c. 1736–1784
Death placePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth placeGeneva, Switzerland
BiographyPierre Eugene du Simitiere (1736? - October 1784) was a philosopher and member of the American Philosophical Society. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland and died in Philadelphia, the United States.
DU SIMITIERE, Pierre Eugene. Portraits of the Generals, Ministers, Magistrates, Members of Congress, and Others, Who Have Rendered Themselves Illustrious in the Revolution of the United States of America. Drawn from life by M. Dusimitier.... London: R. Wilkinson and J. Debrett, 1783.
Du Simitiere was native of Switzerland, emigrating to America in 1766. He was an ardent supporter of the Revolution, and was among the first to collect material on the history of the war.
Person TypePerson
American, born Switzerland, 1826–1899
