Ambroise Roux-Alphéran


Ambroise Roux-Alphéran was a French public official and historian.

Biography

Early life

Ambroise Roux-Alphéran was born on 29 December 1776 in Aix-en-Provence.

Career

He served as clerk of the court of Aix-en-Provence under the Restoration.
Later, he quit his job and decided to spend his time studying and writing about the history of Aix-en-Provence. His numerous works are kept in the Bibliothèque Méjanes, the public library in Aix.

Personal life

He resided at 9, rue Longue-Saint-Jean, which was subsequently renamed in his honour.
He died on 8 February 1858 in Aix-en-Provence.

Works and themes