Michel de Montaigne
French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)
1533 — 1592
Quick Facts
Profession
French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)
Born
March 10, 1533
Died
1592 (age ~59)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
Kingdom of FranceBorn in Saint-Michel-de-MontaigneDied in Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
1533
Born in Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne (1533-03-10)
1572
Notable workEssays
1592
Died in Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
About
Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as just Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with intellectual insight. Montaigne had a direct influence on numerous writers of Western literature; his Essais contain some of the most influential essays ever written.
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Who is Michel de Montaigne?+
Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as just Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with intellect
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel de Montaigne born?+
Michel de Montaigne was born on March 10, 1533.
When did Michel de Montaigne die?+
Michel de Montaigne died in 1592, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — March 10, 1533
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Legend.
— anon
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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