Sicard, Roch-ambroise Cucurron, Abb�

From 1786 to 1789, Sicard, an abb�, was principal of a Bordeaux school for deaf-mutes. He then succeeded Abb� de l'Ep�e in Paris. Although he long supported teaching deaf-mutes through sign language, Sicard turned to the oral method toward the end of his long career.