François Duchesne

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François Duchesne (1616–1693) was a French historian.

Biography

François Duchesne, the son of the historian André Duchesne, was born in Paris in 1616. He "cultivated history with a zeal" and obtained the title of historiographer.{{sfn|Thomas|1892|p=797}} He died in 1693.{{sfn|Thomas|1892|p=797}}

Works

Duchesne wrote:{{sfn|Thomas|1892|p=797}}

  • History of the Chancellors of France (1680)

Duchesne published several editions of his father's works including:{{sfn|Thomas|1892|p=797}}

  • Antiquies of the Cities and Castles of France (1647),
  • The History of the Poses (1653).

Notes

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References

  • {{Citation |last=Thomas |first=Joseph |year=1892 |title=Universal pronouncing dictionary of biography and mythology (Aa, van der – Hyperius)|volume=1|location=Philadelphia |publisher=J.B. Lippincott |page=[https://archive.org/stream/universaldict01thomrich#page/797/mode/1up 797]}}

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Category:1616 births

Category:1693 deaths

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