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Francois Girardon (1628-1715)  

Aliases: François Girardon
Professions: Sculptor

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Biography

(b troyes, 10 march 1628; d paris, 1 sept 1715). french sculptor and collector. he was the most eminent sculptor in france during the last three decades of the 17th century, playing a vital part in the creation of the french classical style and, through his role as dominant sculptor on the royal works of louis xiv, helping to disseminate this style in france, as well as turning it into a model for emulation throughout ... (view more)

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