François Hédelin, abbé d’Aubignac: Quick Facts

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Born	August 4, 1604 • Paris • France
Died	July 25, 1676 (aged 71) • Nemours • France
Notable Works	“The Whole Art of the Stage”
Subjects Of Study	dramatic literature

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