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![Arms of Philippe Antoine Merlin, a.k.a. Merlin de Douai (1754-1838) Arms of Philippe Antoine Merlin, a.k.a. Merlin de Douai (1754-1838)](https://media.napoleon-images.us/maison-napoleon/e_merlin_douai.png)
Philippe Antoine Merlin was born on October 30, 1754 at Arleux, near Cambrai, Northern France.
He studied in Douai and became a lawyer.
Merlin de Douai died in Paris on December 26, 1838, and was buried at Montparnasse Cemetery .
"Merlin de Douai" by Hilaire Ledru (Oppy 1769 - Paris 1840).
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