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Born in France (1785) , Louis Laurent Marie Clerc was a year old when he lost his hearing. He eventually became a teacher at the famous Parisian school of the deaf, and later traveled to England and the United States where in 1816 he and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet established the first American School for the Deaf at Hartford, Connecticut. He served there until his death in 1869.

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How did laurent clerc get his name sign?

The scar on his face.


Who came to America with Laurent Clerc?

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet


Who started the deaf school with laurent clerc?

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet


When did the Hartford school for deaf open?

Laurent Clerc and Thomas H Gallaudent


When did Albert Clerc die?

Albert Clerc died in 1918.


What Laurent Clerc famous for?

Laurent Clerc is famous for being a Deaf educator and co-founder of the first school for the Deaf in the United States, the American School for the Deaf in Connecticut. He was instrumental in promoting the use of American Sign Language and the advancement of Deaf education in America.


Where was Laurent Clerc buried at?

Laurent and his wife, Elizabeth, are buried at Spring Grove Cemetery in Hartford. In 1992, a deaf man, Alan Barwiolek, visited the Clerc gravestone's. He was appalled at the deteriorated and vandalized headstones and started a nationwide campaign to restore the headstones. His efforts drew great support from countless individuals and organizations, including the Laurent Clerc Cultural Fund of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. Six years later, honor was brought back to the Laurent with the unveiling of new headstones at their final resting place.


Who created the first American school for deaf children in 1817?

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet & Laurent Clerc


When did Michel Le Clerc die?

Michel Le Clerc died in 1691.


When did Le Clerc Milfort die?

Le Clerc Milfort died in 1817.


When did Sebastien Le Clerc die?

Sebastien Le Clerc died in 1714.


When did François le Clerc die?

François le Clerc died in 1563.