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Charles-François Tiphaigne de la Roche
1722-02-19 – 1774-08-11
Life & Legacy
Charles-François Tiphaigne de la Roche, (February 19, 1722 – August 11, 1774), was a French writer.
He was born at Montebourg, Cotentin, studied medicine at the University of Caen and became a physician in 1744.
His novels, written for the most part anonymously, take place in the wake of the great 18th-century philosophical movements of Rationalism and Illuminism, and often mix scientific considerations with cabalistic, magical and alchemical ones.
He anticipated many social and scientific inventions, e.g. photography, synthetic food, and television.
Occupation & Career
writer, physician, naturalist, novelist, science fiction writer, philosopher
Education
University of Caen Normandy
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
University of Caen Normandy
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2958070 — wikidata View source
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