Robert Arnauld d'Andilly

Robert Arnauld d’Andilly was a French conseiller d’État, specialising in financial questions, in the court of Marie de' Medici. By the elegance of his language, he was among the major poets, writers and translators of 17th century French classicism. A fervent Catholic, he played an important role in the history of Jansenism and was one of the Solitaires of Port-Royal-des-Champs. He was also renowned for his part in the development of the pruning of fruit trees, to which he was devoted.

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General Info

Male

Date of Birth

May 28th, 1589

Age

437

Birth Place

France, Île-de-France

Date of Death

September 27th, 1674

Died Aged