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Last Name Ferté

Given Name Denis Pierre Jean Papillon

alt. Names D. P. J. P. F. ; de la Ferté ;

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Year born 1727 Châlons-sur-Marne / en-Champagne

Year died 1794

Place of death Luxembourg, Paris

Father's occupation president of the treasury of Champagne, King's Lieutenant of Châlons, Pierre Papillon de la Ferté (c1682-1753)

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Education

Country of Activity France

Worked for Éléments de géographie (1783) ; Système de Copernic (1784) ; Éléments d'architecture, de fortifications et de navigation (1776/87) ;

Patronage King Louis XVI ; Académie des sciences de Châlons ; Maison du Rois ;

Collaborators

Techniques geographical, astronomical, and architectural engraving and etching

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Archival sources

Published sources AKL ; ThB 26 1932: 221 ; Portalis 1881 2: 127f. ;

other Royal master of ceremonies and arts: "intendant des Menus-Plaisirs du Roi" 1758-92. Guillotined in prison rebellion.

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