François Duchesne Explained

François Duchesne (1616–1693) was a French historian.

Biography

François Duchesne, the son of the historian André Duchesne, was born in Paris in 1616. He "cultivated history with a zeal" and obtained the title of historiographer. He died in 1693.

Works

Duchesne wrote:

• History of the Chancellors of France (1680)

Duchesne published several editions of his father's works including:

• Antiquies of the Cities and Castles of France (1647),
• The History of the Poses (1653).