Background
Jean-Baptiste Veyren was born on December 25, 1707 in Villeneuve-de-Berg, in the Ardèche, rural Southern France.
Jean-Baptiste Veyren was born on December 25, 1707 in Villeneuve-de-Berg, in the Ardèche, rural Southern France.
His father, Jacques Veyrenc, was a master locksmith. His mother was the former Anne Amblard. He designed ironworks for the Valloires Abbey in Argoules, Somme.
He also designed the chancel rail inside the Amiens Cathedral.
He designed an ironwork gate for the Château d"Heilly, which was moved to the Château de Bertangles in 1840. He also designed the gate of the Château d"Hénencourt.
He died on April 9, 1788.