Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
Deceased Q310309

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle

French writer and philosopher of the enlightenment (1657–1757)

Born: February 11, 1657 (1657) · Rouen
Died: January 9, 1757 (1757) · Paris
Age at death: 99 years
Nationality Kingdom of France
Occupation writer, satirist, lawyer, philosopher, poet, mathematician, astronomer, playwright, librettist, religious studies scholar
Field of work literature, astronomy, philosophy, French literature, religious studies
Education Lycée Pierre-Corneille
Position held Perpetual Secretary, seat 27 of the Académie française
Gender male

Family

Relative
Pierre Corneille
Relative
Thomas Corneille

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