Michel de Montaigne
Philosopher
Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of... Wikipedia
Born: February 28, 1533, Château de Montaigne
Died: September 13, 1592 (age 59 years), Château de Montaigne
Influenced by: Étienne de La Boétie, Plato, Socrates, and more
Parents: Pierre Eyquem de Montaigne and Antoinette López de Villanueva
Spouse: Françoise de La Chassaigne (m. 1565–1592)
Education: College of Guienne
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