Gabriel Bonnot de Mably, sometimes known as Abbé de Mably, was a French philosopher, historian, and writer, who for a short time served in the diplomatic corps. He was a popular 18th-century writer. Wikipedia
Born: March 14, 1709, Grenoble, France
Died: April 2, 1785 (age 76 years), Paris, France
Siblings: Étienne Bonnot de Condillac