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Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle.
French writer and philosopher of the enlightenment (1657–1757)
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About Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle, also called Bernard Le Bouyer de Fontenelle, was a French writer and a member of three of the academies of the Institut de France, noted especially for his accessible treatment of scientific topics during the unfolding of the Age of Enlightenment.
Everything about Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle →- Occupation
- philosopher, poet, writer, playwright
- Position held
- Perpetual Secretary, Member of the Académie française
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
- Born
- February 11, 1657
- Died
- January 9, 1757