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French architect (1666–1749)
Léopold DurandOSB (29 November 1666 – 5 November 1749) was a French architect.
Life
Durand was born in Saint-Mihiel, Lorraine, on 29 November 1666. He studied law and architecture, after which he went to become a member of the Order of Saint Benedict in 1702.