By then he was fluent in several languages and excelled in mathematics and geometry .
In 1717 , Abram was sent to Metz to receive an education in the arts , sciences and warfare from the highest institutes available .
Abram was fluent in several languages and excelled in mathematics and geometry .
In 1717 , Abram was sent to Metz to receive an education in the arts , sciences and warfare from the highest institutes available .