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

Biography edit

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.[1] He died in 1693.[1]

Works edit

Duchesne wrote:[1]

  • History of the Chancellors of France (1680)

Duchesne published several editions of his father's works including:[1]

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

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d Thomas 1892, p. 797.

References edit

  • Thomas, Joseph (1892), Universal pronouncing dictionary of biography and mythology (Aa, van der – Hyperius), vol. 1, Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, p. 797