Richard Simon (13 May 1638 – 11 April 1712) was a French Oratorian, influential advanced biblical critic, orientalist, and controversialist.
Read more about Richard Simon: Early Years, Conflicts As Oratorian, Suppression of The Histoire Critique, Later Life, Works, Bibliography
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