Claude Adrien Helvétius
French philosopher; (1715-1771)
1715 — 1771
Quick Facts
Profession
French philosopher; (1715-1771)
Born
January 26, 1715
Died
1771 (age ~56)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, encyclopédistes
FranceBorn in rue Sainte-AnneDied in Paris
1715
Born in rue Sainte-Anne (1715-01-26)
1738
Positionfermier général (1738–1751)
1771
Died in Paris
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Claude Adrien Helvétius was a French philosopher, freemason and littérateur.
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Who is Claude Adrien Helvétius?+
Claude Adrien Helvétius was a French philosopher, freemason and littérateur.
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Adrien Helvétius born?+
Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on January 26, 1715.
When did Claude Adrien Helvétius die?+
Claude Adrien Helvétius died in 1771, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — January 26, 1715
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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