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Denis Diderot
French Enlightenment philosopher writer and encyclopædist (1713–1784)
Denis Diderot was born on October 5, 1713 in Langres and died on July 31, 1784, aged 70.
Born
October 5, 1713
Denis Diderot died aged 70.
Died: July 31, 1784
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Langres
- Professions
- encyclopédistes, art theorist, political scientist, poet, correspondent, literary critic, lexicographer, historian, playwright, art critic, literary theorist, translator, writer, essayist, philosopher, novelist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
More about Denis Diderot
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- GeneaStar
- filmportal.de
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- SNAC
- AlKindi
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Diderot, Denis
- Babelio
- Vegetti Catalog of Fantastic Literature
- Roglo
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World
- RKDartists
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- EB-11 / Diderot, Denis
- BnF authorities
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Find a Grave
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Questions people ask
How old was Denis Diderot when they died?
Denis Diderot died aged 70.
When is Denis Diderot’s birthday?
Denis Diderot’s recorded birthday is October 5.
Where was Denis Diderot born?
Denis Diderot was born in Langres.
When did Denis Diderot die?
Denis Diderot died on July 31, 1784.