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Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais

1773 – 1842

French genealogist

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About Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais

Lived 1773 – 1842 (aged 69). Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais was a French archivist, genealogist and heraldist.

Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais (6 April 1773 – 1842) was a French genealogist and littérateur.

Biography

Early life Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais was born on 6 April 1773 in Langres, France.

Career During the French Revolution, he served as an Assistant to Guillaume Brune. In 1808, he became a genealogist. His genealogical practice was called, "Bureau général de la Noblesse de France" (General Bureau of French Nobility). By 1820, his sold his practice to Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Courcelles.

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Important facts

Born
6 April 1773, Langres
Birth century
18th century
Died
1 July 1842, former 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Archivist, genealogist, heraldist
Nationality
France
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais?

French genealogist (1773-1842)

When was Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais born?

Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais was born on 6 April 1773 in Langres.

When did Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais die?

Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais died on 1 July 1842 in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris.

What was Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais's occupation?

Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais was an archivist, genealogist and heraldist.

What nationality was Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais?

Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais

· Wikidata: Q3340860

· DBpedia: Nicolas Viton de Saint-Allais

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