Pierre Duval (geographer) explained

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.[1] He was also a globe maker.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Richard L. Betz. The mapping of Africa: a cartobibliography of printed maps of the African continent to 1700. 13 May 2013. 2007. Hes & de Graaf. 978-90-6194-489-8. 319.
  2. Web site: Duval Pierre. Beaudouin . Denis. Brenni. Paolo. Turner. Anthony. Dictionary of precision Instrument-makers and related craftsmen. Paris Sciences & Lettres (PSL). 31 March 2024.

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