French Protestant who became noted for his eloquence and his endeavors to bring about a reconciliation between the Roman Catholics and the Protestants, which won for him the name of “the Pacificator.” He was born at Metz on the 24th of February 1591; was educated at the Huguenot Seminary at Montaubon; took orders in 1612, and became pastor at Metz, where he remained until his death. He corresponded much with John Dury, in Scotland, and with his noted contemporary, Bossuet. Some of Ferry’s enemies charge him with having accepted a pension from Richelieu in consideration of his efforts at bringing about a reunion between the Roman Catholics and the Protestants, even asserting that his receipts are to be seen in the National Library at Paris. He died on the 28th of July 1669.
