Guillaume Vandive

Guillaume Vandive (/vɒ̃dɪv/, also Vandivout and Van Dievoet; /ˈdiːvʊt/) (22 november 1680–1706) was a French printer and bookseller. He was a master tradesman under the patronage of the Dauphin of France. Vandive's premises was on the rue Saint-Jacques, Paris. His trade mark was the "Crowned Dolphin". Vandive published books in French and Latin on the topics of Jansenist theology, trade and travel. After his death at age 26, Vandive's business was continued by Nicolas Simart who married Vandive's widow. Family discord and legal actions ensued.

Guillaume Vandive

Guillaume Vandive (/vɒ̃dɪv/, also Vandivout and Van Dievoet; /ˈdiːvʊt/) (22 november 1680–1706) was a French printer and bookseller. He was a master tradesman under the patronage of the Dauphin of France. Vandive's premises was on the rue Saint-Jacques, Paris. His trade mark was the "Crowned Dolphin". Vandive published books in French and Latin on the topics of Jansenist theology, trade and travel. After his death at age 26, Vandive's business was continued by Nicolas Simart who married Vandive's widow. Family discord and legal actions ensued.