André Jacob Roubo was born in Paris in 1739, the son and grandson of fellow woodworkers. His father was a joiner, and André became his apprentice in 1750 at the age of 11.
André Jacob Roubo's early life was marked by his connection to woodworkers; he was born in Paris in 1739 to a family of craftsmen. At 11, he started working under his father, who was a joiner.