Pierre Adamoli
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Pierre Adamoli | |
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| Born | 5 August 1707 |
| Died | 3 June 1769 (aged 61) Lyon |
| Occupation | Collector |
Pierre Adamoli (5 August 1707 – 3 June 1769) was an 18th-century French collector. He is remembered as a great bibliophile of the Age of Enlightenment.
Printed books and manuscripts were not his only interests. Also known are his collection of coins and natural wonders as it was common to meet at the time, in cabinets of curiosities.
