Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle

Summary

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle is a human^[1]. Born in Rouen^[2], he… he was born on February 11, 1657^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on January 9, 1757^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], playwright^[9], and satirist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born in Rouen^[2].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died in Paris^[4].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born on February 11, 1657^[3].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died on January 9, 1757^[5].
• Burial took place at Saint-Roch, Paris^[12].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle held citizenship in Kingdom of France^[13].
• French was Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's native language^[14].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle worked as a philosopher^[6].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's professions included poet^[7].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's professions included writer^[8].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's professions included playwright^[9].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's professions included satirist^[10].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's professions included librettist^[15].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's field of work was philosophy^[16].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's field of work was literature^[17].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's field of work was religious studies^[18].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's field of work was French literature^[19].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's field of work was astronomy^[20].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle held the position of Perpetual Secretary^[21].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle held the position of seat 27 of the Académie française^[22].
• Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's education included a stint at Lycée Pierre-Corneille^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle is Dialogue of the Dead (Fontenelle)^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle is Histoire des oracles^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle is De l'origine des fables^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle is Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rouen^[2], Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle… he was born on February 11, 1657^[3]. French was his native language^[14].

Education

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle's education included a stint at Lycée Pierre-Corneille^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], playwright^[9], satirist^[10], and librettist^[15]. Fields of work include philosophy^[16], an academic discipline^[28]; literature^[17], a type of arts^[29]; religious studies^[18], an academic major^[30]; French literature^[19], a field of study^[31]; and astronomy^[20], a branch of science^[32]. Positions held include Perpetual Secretary^[21], a position^[33] and seat 27 of the Académie française^[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dialogue of the Dead (Fontenelle)^[24], a written work^[34]; Histoire des oracles^[25], a written work^[35]; De l'origine des fables^[26], a written work^[36]; Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds^[27], a written work^[37]; République des philosophes^[38]; and Q107263592^[39]. Things named for Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle include Fontenelle^[40], an impact crater^[41].

Recognition

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[42].

Death and Burial

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died on January 9, 1757^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. Burial took place at Saint-Roch, Paris^[12].

Why It Matters

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

Works attributed to him include Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds^[45], a written work^[46]. Entities named for him include Fontenelle^[40], an impact crater^[41].

FAQs

Where was Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle born?

Born in Rouen^[2], Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle…

Where did Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle die?

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died in Paris^[4].

What did Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle do for work?

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle worked as philosopher^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], playwright^[9], and satirist^[10].

Where did Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle go to school?

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille^[23].

What awards did Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[42].