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Le·brun

(lə-brœN′), Albert 1871-1950.

French politician who was the last president of the Third Republic (1932-1940). He ceded power to Marshal Pétain after the German invasion (1940).

Lebrun

, Charles 1619-1690.

French painter, designer, and courtier. As head of the French Royal Academy and principal painter to the king, he had a major influence on the development of the Louis Quatorze style.

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Lebrun

(French ləbrœ̃)

1. (Biography) Albert (albɛr). 1871–1950, French statesman; president (1932–40)

2. (Biography) Also: Le Brun Charles (ʃarl). 1619–90, French historical painter. He was court painter to Louis XIV and executed much of the decoration of the palace of Versailles

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Le•brun

(ləˈbrœ̃, -ˈbrœn)

n.

Also, Le Brun. Charles, 1619–90, French painter.

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Ed Le Brun, who has taught at Kings College Guildford for six years,was awarded the Silver Teaching Award in a surprise assembly on June 19, putting him on the shortlist to win gold at the "Oscars for Teachers" held in October.

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