Jean de La Fontaine
French poet, fabulist and writer (1621–1695)
1621 — 1695
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet, fabulist and writer (1621–1695)
Born
July 8, 1621
Died
1695 (age ~74)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, lawyer, poet
FranceBorn in Château-ThierryDied in Paris
1621
Born in Château-Thierry (1621-07-08)
1684
Positionseat 24 of the Académie française (1684–1695)
1695
Died in Paris
About
Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.
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Who is Jean de La Fontaine?+
Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.
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 Fontaine born?+
Jean de La Fontaine was born on July 8, 1621.
When did Jean de La Fontaine die?+
Jean de La Fontaine died in 1695, at approximately 74 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 — July 8, 1621
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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