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Paul Arbaud

1832 – 1911

French book collector and philanthropist

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Lived 1832 – 1911 (aged 78). Paul Arbaud was a French bibliophile, philanthropist, patron of the arts and collector.

Paul Arbaud (1832-1911) was a French book collector and philanthropist.

Early life Paul Arbaud was born on 27 March 1832. His father, Edouard Arbaud, originally from Manosque, worked as a judge in Paris. His mother, Stéphanie Pasquier de Coulans, was the daughter of Jules-Paul Pasquier, the owner of the Château de Coulans and a Conseiller d'Etat, and the niece of Étienne-Denis Pasquier.

Collection Arbaud joined the Académie d'Aix-en-Provence in 1883. He moved into a hôtel particulier on the rue du Quatre-Septembre in the Quartier Mazarin of Aix-en-Provence in 1884. He started a collection of plates, paintings and old books. He acquired the original copy of L'Histoire de s. Louis by historian Louis Antoine de Ruffi from Albert de Tollon in 1892. He eventually acquired about 1,600 old books.

Arbaud donated his collection to the Académie d'Aix-en-Provence on 10 October 1910.

Personal life, death and legacy Arbaud married Adrienne de Robineau Valmont.

Arbaud died on 17 March 1911 in Aix-en-Provence. His hôtel particulier became known as the Musée Arbaud, home to his collection.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Arbaud?

French book collector and philanthropist

When was Paul Arbaud born?

Paul Arbaud was born on 27 March 1832 in Paris.

When did Paul Arbaud die?

Paul Arbaud died on 17 March 1911 in Aix-en-Provence.

What was Paul Arbaud's occupation?

Paul Arbaud was a bibliophile, philanthropist, patron of the arts and collector.

What nationality was Paul Arbaud?

Paul Arbaud was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Arbaud

· Wikidata: Q25238210

· DBpedia: Paul Arbaud

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