François Duchesne



François Duchesne (1616–1693) was a French historian.

Biography
François Duchesne, the son of the historian André Duchesne, was born in Paris in 1616. He "cultivated history with a zeal" and obtained the title of historiographer. He died in 1693.

Works
Duchesne wrote:
 * History of the Chancellors of France (1680)

Duchesne published several editions of his father's works including:
 * Antiquies of the Cities and Castles of France (1647),
 * The History of the Poses (1653).