Ninon de Lenclos: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Anne De Lenclos • Ninon de Lanclos • Anne De Lanclos
Born	1620 • Paris • France
Died	October 17, 1705 (aged 85) • Paris • France

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Ninon de Lenclos, portrait by an unknown artist, 17th century; in the Musée de Versailles, France.

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