Jean Mabillon

Jean Mabillon
Dom Jean Mabillon, O.S.B.
Personal
Born(1632-11-23)23 November 1632
Died27 December 1707(1707-12-27) (aged 75)
Resting placeChurch of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
ReligionRoman Catholicism
Parents
  • Estienne Mabillon (father)
  • Jeanne Guérin (mother)
SchoolCongregation of Saint Maur
Notable work(s)Acta Ordinis S. Benedicti
Known forDe re diplomatica
Military service
RankMonk
Organization
Founder ofPalaeography and diplomatic

Dom Jean Mabillon, O.S.B., (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ mabijɔ̃]; 23 November 1632 – 27 December 1707) was a French Benedictine monk and scholar of the Congregation of Saint Maur. He is considered the founder of the disciplines of palaeography and diplomatics.[1]

  1. ^ Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Jean Mabillon" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.