
French nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher and writer of erotic works
1740 — 1814
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Profession
French nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher and writer of erotic works
Born
June 2, 1740
Died
1814 (age ~74)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, playwright, philosopher
1740
Born in Hôtel de Condé (1740-06-02)
1814
Died in Charenton asylum
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Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade was a French writer, libertine, political activist, and nobleman best known for his libertine novels and imprisonment for sex crimes, blasphemy, and pornography. His works include novels, short stories, plays, dialogues, and political tracts. Some of these were published under his own name during his lifetime, but most appeared anonymously or posthumously.
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Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade was a French writer, libertine, political activist, and nobleman best known for his libertine novels and imprisonment for sex crimes, blasphemy, and pornography. His works include novels, short stories, plays, dialogues, and political tracts. Some of these
Donatien de Sade was born on June 2, 1740.
Donatien de Sade died in 1814, at approximately 74 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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