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[Ambroise Paré, landlord]
Joëlle Pion-Graff1, Philippe Bonnichon
1Hôpital Cochin, Service de chirurgie digestive et endocrinienne, 27, rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris.
Histoire Des Sciences Medicales
|November 2, 2010
Summary
Ambroise Paré, a renowned figure, maintained a middle-class Parisian lifestyle funded by his income. His landed property, including Parisian buildings and estates in surrounding areas, provides insight into his wealth.
Area of Science:
- Historical studies
- Socioeconomic history
- Biography
Background:
- Ambroise Paré's financial status and property ownership are explored.
- The study investigates his middle-class Parisian living and income sources.
Observation:
- While precise net worth before death is unknown, Paré's landed property is documented.
- His status as a Parishioner of Saint-Andre-des-Arts Church is noted.
Findings:
- Paré likely owned property exclusively in Paris and its immediate surroundings.
- Specific holdings include a building on rue de l'Hirondelle, houses on rue Garancière, and estates in Meudon, Cormeille-en-Parisis, and La-Ville-Du-Bois.
Implications:
- The documented properties offer a tangible understanding of Paré's economic standing.
- This research provides historical context on the financial realities of notable figures in 16th-century Paris.
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