Julien Offray de La Mettrie
French physician and philosopher
1709 — 1751
Quick Facts
Profession
French physician and philosopher
Born
December 25, 1709
Died
1751 (age ~42)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physician, writer, non-fiction writer
FranceBorn in Saint-MaloDied in Potsdam
1709
Born in Saint-Malo (1709-12-25)
1751
Died in Potsdam
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Julien Offray de La Mettrie was a French physician and philosopher, and one of the earliest of the French materialists of the Enlightenment. He is best known for his 1747 work L'homme machine.
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Who is Julien Offray de La Mettrie?+
Julien Offray de La Mettrie was a French physician and philosopher, and one of the earliest of the French materialists of the Enlightenment. He is best known for his 1747 work L'homme machine.
What does the name Julien mean?+
The name Julien means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Julian.. Etymology: Borrowed from Julien.". It is of French origin.
When was Julien Offray de La Mettrie born?+
Julien Offray de La Mettrie was born on December 25, 1709.
When did Julien Offray de La Mettrie die?+
Julien Offray de La Mettrie died in 1751, at approximately 42 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Julian.. Etymology: Borrowed from Julien.
The name Julien is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Julian.. Etymology: Borrowed from Julien.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Julien — December 25, 1709
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Legend.
— anon
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