Background
He was born on October 20, 1570 in Aix-en-Provence.
He was born on October 20, 1570 in Aix-en-Provence.
In 1616, he became doctor to Louis XIII of France, who served as King of France from 1610 to 1643. He also taught at Aix-Marseille University. He wrote articles about the medical benefits of taking baths with hot springs from Aix.
He had a son, Jean Mérindol.
He died on December 26, 1624. The Rue Mérindol in Aix-en-Provence was named in his honor in 1894, having formerly been named Rue des Baux for Gilles des Baux.