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Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye
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Born June 6, 1697 • Auxerre • France
Died March 1, 1781 (aged 83) • Paris • France • (Anniversary in 7 days)
Subjects Of Study Livy • Middle Ages • French language • Old French language
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