François de la Rochefoucauld

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François de la Rochefoucauld

Biography François de la Rochefoucauld (1613 - 1680)

French moralist and philosopher

Also called: François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac.

Was born on 15 sep 1613.
Died on 16 mar 1680, at 66 years old.

Origin country France

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François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac was a noted French moralist and author of maxims and memoirs. He is part of the literary movement of classicism and best known for his maxims. Although he only officially published his Memoirs and his Maxims, his literary production is dense.

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