Prosper Paillottet

1804–1878

Nationality: French

Historical Period: The 19th Century

Prosper Paillottett (1804-1878) is best known for his friendship with Bastiat, joining Bastiat’s Free Trade Association in its earliest days and then caring for Bastiat when he was very ill in Italy, being with him during his last few days. He was the executor of Bastiat’s estate and published his collected works in 1854-55 and then a more complete edition in 1862-64.

• Editor: Lettres d’un habitant des Landes
• Editor: Oeuvres complètes de Frédéric Bastiat, 1st ed. 6 vols.
• Editor: Oeuvres complètes de Frédéric Bastiat, 2nd ed. 7 vols.
• Editor: Oeuvres complètes de Frédéric Bastiat, 3rd ed. 7 vols