Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset

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Born	August 29, 1709 • Amiens • France
Died	June 16, 1777 (aged 67) • Amiens • France
Notable Works	“Le Méchant” • “Ver-Vert, or the Nunnery Parrot”

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