François de Troy
French painter (1645–1730) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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François de Troy (9 January 1645[2] – 1 May 1730[3]) was a French painter and engraver who became principal painter to King James II in exile at Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Director of the Académie Royale de peinture et de sculpture.
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François de Troy | |
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Born | 9 January 1645 |
Died | 1 May 1730(1730-05-01) (aged 85) |
Known for | Painting |
Children | Jean-François de Troy |
Patron(s) | Courts of James II of England and James Francis Edward Stuart in exile, French court |
Director of the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture | |
In office 1708–1711 | |
Monarch | Louis XIV |
Preceded by | Jean Jouvenet |
Succeeded by | Corneille Van Clève |
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