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Nicolas Marchant ( - 1678)

A contributor to the Jardin du Roi, Paris, and co-author with his son Jean of the Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire des plantes (1676) published under the auspices of the French Academy of Sciences. He also served as physician and gardener to the Duke of Orleans (Clos, 286). Hus calls Marchant director of the Jardin du Roi (493). Roles: Botanist
Relevant locations: Residence at Nicholas Marchant's house and garden
Workplace or place of business Jardin des plantes
People linked to person: Nicolas Marchant was a member of Académie des sciences (1666-)
Nicolas Marchant was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Andrew Balfour (1630-1694)
Nicolas Marchant was a employed by Duke of Orléans Gaston (24 Apr 1608-2 Feb 1660)
Nicolas Marchant was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Robert Morison (1620-1683)