Jean de La Bruyère
Jean de La Bruyère
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a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.
Born
16 August 1645 Paris, Kingdom of France
Died
11 May 1696 (aged 50) Versailles, Kingdom of France
adultbasic
France
era
1600-1800
Language
French
Literary movement
French moralists
Notable awards
Académie française ( Seat 36 )
Period
17th-century French literature