Ange-Jacques Gabriel

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Figure 83: Le Petit Trianon, Versailles, Fr., by Jacques-Ange Gabriel, 1762.

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Also Known As	Jacques-Ange Gabriel
Born	October 23, 1698 • Paris • France
Died	1782 (aged 83) • Paris • France
Notable Works	Place de la Concorde

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