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Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
French writer and philosopher of the enlightenment (1657–1757)
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born on February 11, 1657 in Rouen, France and died on January 9, 1757, aged 99.
Born
February 11, 1657
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died aged 99.
Died: January 9, 1757
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Rouen, France
- Professions
- religious studies scholar, naturalist, astronomer, writer, librettist, lawyer, playwright, satirist, censor, poet, philosopher, mathematician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
More about Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
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- BnF authorities
- Roglo
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- La France savante
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Integrated Authority File
- SNAC
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- International Music Score Library Project
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle when they died?
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died aged 99.
When is Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle’s birthday?
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle’s recorded birthday is February 11.
Where was Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle born?
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was born in Rouen, France.
When did Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle die?
Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle died on January 9, 1757.