Ambroise Roux-Alphéran (; 1776–1858) was a French public official and historian.
Biography
Early life Ambroise(-Thomas) Roux-Alphéran was born on 29 December 1776 in Aix-en-Provence.Musées Arbaud et les personnages illustres de l'académie d'Aix-en-Provence - Provence Museums France
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.Le quartier Mazarin d'Aix-en-Provence.
He died on 8 February 1858 in Aix-en-Provence.
Works and themes Ambroise Roux-Alphéran, Les Rues d'Aix (Aubin, 1848).
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