Léon Parcé

Léon Parcé

collector France

Léon Parcé was a notable Catalonia collector known for his extensive collection of rare and significant works, including historical texts and scientific instruments. His collection, which featured key pieces such as Blaise Pascal's philosophical work 'Pensées' and the first printed version of 'Pascal's wager,' highlighted the intersection of literature and science, making it a valuable resource for researchers and historians alike. Parcé's legacy continued to impact the auction world even after his passing, as his library was set to be auctioned at Christie's, which included the historic calculating machine La Pascaline, a groundbreaking invention by Pascal.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,875
Power
1,308$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,875 $2,700,000 1,308$
Totals 1 67,886,011 32,875 $2,700,000 1,308$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Léon Parcé was a Catalonia collector whose library featured Pascal's philosophical piece Pensées. 7

BBC: Paris court blocks auction of earliest-known calculator