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FrenchBorn Roger DE PILES

French painter, engraver, art critic and diplomat

Born on October 7, 1635 in Clamecy, Nièvre , France

Died on April 5, 1709 in Paris, Île-de-France , France

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Born in Clamecy, Roger de Piles studied philosophy and theology, and devoted himself to painting.



In 1662 he became tutor to Michel Amelot de Gournay, whom he was to follow throughout his life, acting as secretary to his various missions as French ambassador to Venice, Portugal, Spain.

...   Born in Clamecy, Roger de Piles studied philosophy and theology, and devoted himself to painting.



In 1662 he became tutor to Michel Amelot de Gournay, whom he was to follow throughout his life, acting as secretary to his various missions as French ambassador to Venice, Portugal, Spain.



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