Jean de La Bruyère
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Jean de La Bruyère
Summary
Jean de La Bruyère is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on August 16, 1645[3]. He died in Versailles[4]. He died on May 11, 1696[5]. He worked as an essayist[6], translator[7], French moralist[8], aphorist[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (775 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Paris[2], Jean de La Bruyère…
- Jean de La Bruyère died in Versailles[4].
- Jean de La Bruyère was born on August 16, 1645[3].
- Jean de La Bruyère died on May 11, 1696[5].
- Jean de La Bruyère died on May 10, 1696[12].
- Jean de La Bruyère held citizenship in France[13].
- French was Jean de La Bruyère's native language[14].
- Jean de La Bruyère is identified as part of the French ethnic group[15].
- Jean de La Bruyère worked as an essayist[6].
- Jean de La Bruyère worked as a translator[7].
- Jean de La Bruyère's professions included French moralist[8].
- Jean de La Bruyère worked as an aphorist[9].
- Jean de La Bruyère worked as a lawyer[10].
- Jean de La Bruyère worked as a writer[16].
- Jean de La Bruyère held the position of Treasurer general of France[17].
- Jean de La Bruyère held the position of member of the Académie française[18].
- Jean de La Bruyère was employed by Henri Jules, Prince of Condé[19].
- Jean de La Bruyère's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans[20].
- Jean de La Bruyère was educated at University of Orléans[21].
- A notable work attributed to Jean de La Bruyère is The Characters of Theophrastus, translated from Greek, with the Characters or the Manners of This Century[22].
- Jean de La Bruyère was a member of Académie Française[23].
- Jean de La Bruyère's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
- Jean de La Bruyère is recorded as male[25].
- Jean de La Bruyère's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Jean de La Bruyère is associated with the Classicism movement[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean de La Bruyère's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on August 16, 1645[3]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[15]. French was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Old University of Orléans[20], a university in France[28], founded in 1306[29] and University of Orléans[21], a university in France[30], in France[31], founded in 1966[32], headquartered in Château de la Source[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include essayist[6], translator[7], French moralist[8], aphorist[9], lawyer[10], and writer[16]. Jean de La Bruyère was employed by Henri Jules, Prince of Condé[19]. Positions held include Treasurer general of France[17], a position[34], in France[35] and member of the Académie française[18].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Jean de La Bruyère is The Characters of Theophrastus, translated from Greek, with the Characters or the Manners of This Century[22].
Personal Life
Jean de La Bruyère's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 11, 1696[5] and May 10, 1696[12]. Jean de La Bruyère passed away in Versailles[4]. The cause of death was stroke[36].
Why It Matters
Jean de La Bruyère ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (775 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by George Sand[39], a writer[40], 1804–1876[41], of France[42].
Works attributed to him include The Characters of Theophrastus, translated from Greek, with the Characters or the Manners of This Century[43], a written work[44].
FAQs
Where was Jean de La Bruyère born?
Jean de La Bruyère was born in Paris[2].
Where did Jean de La Bruyère die?
Jean de La Bruyère passed away in Versailles[4].
What did Jean de La Bruyère do for work?
Jean de La Bruyère worked as essayist[6], translator[7], French moralist[8], aphorist[9], and lawyer[10].
Where did Jean de La Bruyère go to school?
Jean de La Bruyère was educated at Old University of Orléans[20] and University of Orléans[21].
Who did Jean de La Bruyère influence?
Jean de La Bruyère has been cited as an influence by George Sand[39].