Son of Jean Trembley and Anne Lullin. In 1757 he married Marie von der Strassen. He studied mathematics at the Academy of Geneva where in 1730 he obtained his Ph.D. He continued these studies at the University of Leyde. He became private tutor to the Prince of Hesse-Hombourg at Varel (Frise) and between 1739 and 1747 to the son of an English Count, William Bentinck (who was living in La Haye). Finally, he tutored the Duke of Richmond from 1749 to 1756. He travelled widely in France, England and Germany before becoming Director of Geneva's public library in 1756. At this time he was also a member of the CC Council (1756-1770) and the Chambre des blés of Geneva (1762).
He was also a naturalist and devoted himself to zoology. Indeed, he was known in particular for his naturalist work; having joined the Royal Society of London in 1743 and becoming a correspondent of the Science Academy of Paris in 1749.
Title
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Genre / Art
Domestic record
Additional genre details
Period writen
3 January 1756 - 1 November 1768
Period covered
3 January 1756 - 1 November 1768
Format / Language
Autograph, French
Physical description
notebook, 17 x 21 cm, 177 p.
Content
The author keeps a record of his expenses. He notes the clothing he has purchased, as well as "current expenses" for his household and travel costs (particularly between London and the Netherlands). Other miscellaneous expenses (wigmakers, shoemakers and tailors; money given to his wife; and wages for the servants) are also noted – as is the rent he received from his sisters. In addition, he mentions some [recipes from drafts]. The sums are registered as "silver of England"; "money of Holland"; or "current money".
