 Stephen Grellet
(November 2, 1773-November 16, 1855)was born a nobleman in France. He had a military education and at the age of seventeen became a body-guard of Louis XVI - the "Lost Dauphin." Legend has it that he was the last living person who could have identified the young prince whose fate was unknown after his royal parents were executed. After escaping the French Revolution Stephen came to America and became a Quaker. He was known for his ministry throughout North America, Europe & the Caribbean and met with many world leaders of the day including Pope Pius VII, Czar Alexander I, and the Kings of Spain and Prussia. |