Jean de La Bruyère
17th-century French writer and philosopher (1645–1696)
1645 — 1696
Quick Facts
Profession
17th-century French writer and philosopher (1645–1696)
Born
August 16, 1645
Died
1696 (age ~51)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, lawyer, French moralist
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Versailles
1645
Born in Paris (1645-08-16)
1673
PositionTreasurer general of France (1673–1686)
1693
Positionseat 36 of the Académie française (1693–1696)
1696
Died in Versailles
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Jean de La Bruyère was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.
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Who is Jean de La Bruyère?+
Jean de La Bruyère was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean de La Bruyère born?+
Jean de La Bruyère was born on August 16, 1645.
When did Jean de La Bruyère die?+
Jean de La Bruyère died in 1696, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — August 16, 1645
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
Legend.
— anon
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