Nicolas Boileau

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Boileau, oil painting after Hyacinthe Rigaud; in the Musee National de Versailles et des Trianons, France

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Also Known As	Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Born	November 1, 1636 • Paris • France
Died	March 13, 1711 (aged 74) • Paris • France
Notable Works	“L’Art poétique”
Subjects Of Study	Neoclassical art • poetry • prosody

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