Henri Justel
Henri Justel (1619–1693) was a French scholar and royal administrator, and also a bibliophile and librarian. He is known also as Henry Justel and Henricus Justellus. He was son of the scholar Christophe Justel.
Henri Justel | |
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| Born | 1619 |
| Died | 1693 |
| Nationality | French |
| Other names | Henry Justel, Henricus Justellus |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, Royal Administrator |
He acted as a secretary to Louis XIV. A Huguenot, he left France in 1681, just ahead of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, aware in advance of its implications for him. He emigrated to England, where he became a royal librarian at St. James's Palace, continuing to serve under William III.
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