Jean-Baptiste Colbert1663
Founds the Petite Academie to serve royal historical and artistic policy.
France · Arts / French Academy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Founds the Petite Academie to serve royal historical and artistic policy.
Sponsors learned work that supports royal glory and official history.
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