François de La Mothe Le Vayer
French philosopher and writer (1588–1672)
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Summary
François de La Mothe Le Vayer was born on August 1, 1588[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 9, 1672[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: François de La Mothe Le Vayer[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Position held: member of the Académie française[10], substitute attorney general[11]
- Educated at: University of Poitiers[12]
- Notable work: Dialogues[13]
- Member of: Académie Française[14]
- Influenced by: Pyrrho[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Movement: skepticism[17]
- Commons category: François de La Mothe Le Vayer (1588-1672)[18]
- Academic degree: law degree in French speaking countries[19]
- Family name: de La Mothe[20], Le Vayer[21]
- Given name: François[22]
- Pseudonym: Orasius Tubero[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26], French[27]
- Name in native language: François de La Mothe Le Vayer[28]
- Time period: Western philosophy[29]
- Attested in: Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[30]
- Writing language: French[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
Why It Matters
François de La Mothe Le Vayer has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was François de La Mothe Le Vayer born?
François de La Mothe Le Vayer was born in Paris[2].
Where did François de La Mothe Le Vayer die?
François de La Mothe Le Vayer died in Paris[4].
What did François de La Mothe Le Vayer do for work?
François de La Mothe Le Vayer worked as a philosopher[5] and writer[6].
Where did François de La Mothe Le Vayer go to school?
François de La Mothe Le Vayer was educated at University of Poitiers[12].