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Nicolas Chamfort
1740-04-06 – 1794-04-13
Life & Legacy
Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, known in his adult life as Nicolas Chamfort and as Sébastien Nicolas de Chamfort (French: [ʃɑ̃fɔʁ]; 6 April 1741 – 13 April 1794), was a French writer, best known for his epigrams and aphorisms. He was secretary to Louis XVI's sister Madame Élisabeth, and of the Jacobin club.
Occupation & Career
journalist, poet, writer, playwright, politician, philosopher, librarian, orator, teacher
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
Académie Française
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q347891 — wikidata View source
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