Existing comment:
A New Guardian:
January 8, 1766 -- To alleviate her dilemma, Albert's mother sent him to live with distant relative and close family friend, Mademoiselle Catherine Pictet. Pictet provided Albert with a very stable home environment and a fine education. Early on he was surrounded by tutors and intellectual thinkers such as the philosopher Voltaire. Albert's mother was now able to focus on running the family business. |