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.
- Occupation
- philosopher, poet, writer, playwright
- Position held
- Perpetual Secretary, Member of the Académie française
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
- Born
- February 11, 1657
- Died
