Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie
Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie | |
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| Born | 1 March 1626 Chabanais, France |
| Died | 11 November 1688 Versailles, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, gardener, agronomist |
| Known for | Potager du roi |
Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie (1 March 1626 – 11 November 1688) was a French lawyer, gardener and agronomist who served under Louis XIV. Named director of the royal fruit and vegetable gardens by the king in 1670, he created between 1678 and 1683 the Potager du roi ("King's vegetable garden") near the Palace of Versailles.