Ambroise Roux-Alphéran

Ambroise Roux-Alphéran
Born 29 December 1776
Aix-en-Provence
Died 8 February 1858
Aix-en-Provence
Nationality French
Occupation Historian
Public official

Ambroise Roux-Alphéran (1776–1858) was a French public official and historian.

Rue Roux-Alphéran

Biography

Early life

Ambroise(-Thomas) Roux-Alphéran was born on December 29, 1776 in Aix-en-Provence.[1]

Career

He served as clerk of the court of Aix-en-Provence under the Restoration.[1]

Later, he quit his job and decided to spend his time studying and writing about the history of Aix-en-Provence.[1] His numerous works are kept in the Bibliothèque Méjanes, the public library in Aix.[1]

Personal life

He resided at 9, rue Longue-Saint-Jean, which was subsequently renamed in his honour.[2]

He died on February 8, 1858 in Aix-en-Provence.[1]

Works and themes

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