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Julien Offray de La Mettrie

Julien Offray de La Mettrie has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists December 12, 1709 in Saint-Malo.

Born

December 12, 1709

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: November 11, 1751

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.

Birthplace
Saint-Malo
Professions
physician, philosopher, writer, non-fiction writer
Citizenship
France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: December 12, 1709 (Roglo) or December 25, 1709 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

December 25, 1709

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

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    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Julien Offray de La Mettrie born?

    Julien Offray de La Mettrie was born in Saint-Malo.

    When did Julien Offray de La Mettrie die?

    Julien Offray de La Mettrie died on November 11, 1751.