Antoine de Saporta

Antoine de Saporta
Born July 26, 1855
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Died April 14, 1914
Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Residence Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe, 21 rue Gaston de Saporta, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Nationality French
Occupation Writer
Parent(s) Gaston de Saporta
Valentine de Forbin la Barben

Antoine de Saporta (1855-1914) was a French aristocrat and non-fiction writer.

Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe in Aix-en-Provence

Biography

Early life

Antoine de Saporta was born on July 26, 1855 in Aix-en-Provence. He was a member of the Provençal nobility. His father, Gaston de Saporta (1823-1895), was a renowned botanist. He grew up in the Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe, a listed hôtel particulier at 21 Rue Gaston de Saporta in Aix-en-Provence.

Career

He wrote several books, mostly about wine. He also wrote many articles for La Nature, La Revue scientifique and Revue des deux Mondes.

Death

He died on April 14, 1914 in Montpellier.

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