Denis Amelotte, a French writer, born in Saintes in 1606, died in Paris, Oct. 7, 1078. His life of Charles de Coudren, second general of the congregation of the Oratory, of which he was a member, contained some strictures on Duvergier de Hauranne, which brought him into collision with the Port Royalists. His influence with the chancellor Seguier prevented the publication of their translation of the New Testament, and in 1666-'8 a translation of his own in 4 vols. 8vo, with annotations, was published, which, although imperfect, was superior to any of its predecessors, and is still extensively used.