David-Augustin de Brueys

David-Augustin de Brueys (18 September 1641  25 November 1723) was a French theologian and playwright. He was born in Aix-en-Provence. His family was Calvinist, and he studied theology. After writing a critique of Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet's work, he was in turn converted to Catholicism by Bossuet in 1681, and later became a priest.

David-Augustin de Brueys
Born18 September 1641
Died25 November 1723(1723-11-25) (aged 82)
Montpellier
Occupation(s)Theologian
Playwright

After his conversion, he was actively engaged in propagating the faith. He also managed to be joint editor with Palaprat in the production of plays. He died in Montpellier.

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