French Enlightenment philosopher writer and encyclopædist (1713–1784)
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French Enlightenment philosopher writer and encyclopædist (1713–1784)
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Denis Diderot is French Enlightenment philosopher writer and encyclopædist (1713–1784).
The name Denis means "male given name (Денис)". It is of French origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Денис)
The name Denis is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Денис)". It is traditionally a male name.
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