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.
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.
Louis August le Clerc died in 1771.
Laurent Murawiec died in 2009.
Laurent DeGive died in 1901.
Laurent Clerc is called the "Apostle to the Deaf People" because of his significant contributions to deaf education in the early 19th century. He co-founded the first American school for the deaf, the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817, and played a pivotal role in promoting sign language as a means of communication for the deaf. His dedication to teaching and advocating for the rights of deaf individuals helped to establish a foundation for deaf culture and education in the United States. Through his work, Clerc inspired generations of deaf individuals and educators, earning him this esteemed title.
The scar on his face.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Laurent Clerc and Thomas H Gallaudent
Albert Clerc died in 1918.
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.
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.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet & Laurent Clerc
Michel Le Clerc died in 1691.
Le Clerc Milfort died in 1817.
Sebastien Le Clerc died in 1714.
François le Clerc died in 1563.