His birth name is unknown .
Although Psalmanazar intentionally obscured many details of his early life , it is believed that he was born in southern France , perhaps in Languedoc or Provence , to Catholic parents , some time between 1679 and 1684 .
Psalmanazar 's birth name is unknown .
Although Psalmanazar intentionally obscured many details of his early life , it is believed that he was born in southern France , perhaps in Languedoc or Provence , to Catholic parents , some time between 1679 and 1684 .