Biography of Denis Pétau

Denis Pétau (* 21. August 1583 in Orléans; † 11. December 1652 in Paris) was a französischer Jesuit, Chronologe und Historiker. He was 69 years old. His education included University of Paris and Lycée Louis-le-Grand. He worked at collège Henri-IV de La Flèche, Jesuit College of Reims, University of Bourges and Lycée Louis-le-Grand. His faith was Catholicism.