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Pierre Duval

1619 – 1683

French geographer

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Lived 1619 – 1683 (aged 64). Pierre Duval was a French geographer, cartographer, independent publisher and publisher.

("The game of the French and the Spanish for peace"), 1660 board game. alt=A black and white print of a board game similar to the game of the goose with 26 steps. The steps are oval. They include a year, a French half and a Spanish half with a map each and French text. The game rules are explained in French. Pierre Duval (1618–1683) was a French geographer.

Pierre Duval was born in Abbeville. He was the nephew and pupil of the geographer Nicolas Sanson. Encouraged by Louis XIV to move to Paris, he later became Geographe Ordinaire du Roy. He was also a globe maker and printed board games such as the game of the goose.

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Also known as
Duval d'Abbwille, Pierre Du Val d'Abbéville

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre Duval?

French geographer (1619–1683)

When was Pierre Duval born?

Pierre Duval was born on 19 May 1619 in Abbeville.

When did Pierre Duval die?

Pierre Duval died on 29 September 1683 in Paris.

What was Pierre Duval's occupation?

Pierre Duval was a geographer, cartographer, independent publisher and publisher.

What nationality was Pierre Duval?

Pierre Duval was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Duval

· Wikidata: Q3384895

· DBpedia: Pierre Duval (geographer)

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