Jacques Amyot

(1513–1593) Catholic Priest France

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Jacques Amyot was a Catholic priest from France, best known for Les vies des hommes illvstres grecs et romains, comparees l'vne avec l'avtre.

Quick Facts About Jacques Amyot

Born: October 30, 1513
Died: February 6, 1593
Nationality: France
Profession: Catholic Priest
Notable works: Les vies des hommes illvstres grecs et romains, comparees l'vne avec l'avtre

Jacques Amyot, French Renaissance bishop, scholar, writer and translator, was born of poor parents, at Melun.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

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