National Institute for Deaf Youth of Paris

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Father Charles-Michel de l’Épée founded the National Institute for Deaf Youth of Paris in 1760.

How a Catholic priest led the Church’s ‘significant’ contribution to Deaf history

Jul 30, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The National Institute for Deaf Youth of Paris was founded in 1760 by Father Charles-Michel de l’Épée. Read more