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Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville: Quick Facts

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Born July 11, 1697 ‱ Paris ‱ France
Died January 28, 1782 (aged 84) ‱ Paris ‱ France
Notable Works “Nouvel Atlas de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise et du Tibet”
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