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Séguier

A Camisard prophet or leader in the Cévennes.

minor

Also known as Spirit, Spirit Séguier, the Spirit

First appearance: The Country of the Camisards

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Spirit Séguier, a wool-carder and prophet who declared at a conventicle that the time for submission had passed, leading to the attack on Du Chayla.

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In The Country of the Camisards: Spirit Séguier, a wool-carder and prophet who declared at a conventicle that the time for submission had passed, leading to the attack on Du Chayla. Later, in Pont de Montvert: A…

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Scottish and French Figures
Camisard and Religious Figures

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The Country of the Camisards
Spirit Séguier, a wool-carder and prophet who declared at a conventicle that the time for submission had passed, leading to the attack on Du Chayla.
Pont de Montvert
A wool-carder and prophet known as 'Spirit Séguier,' who led the attack on Du Chayla's house and was later executed.
In the Valley of the Tarn
Mentioned as having a soul like a garden, representing the Camisard spirit.
The Heart of the Country
Spirit Séguier, leader of the Camisard legion that had its magazines near Cassagnas.
The Last Day
Spirit Séguier, whose rumored approach caused the assembly to flee during the curé's sermon.

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